Real Cost of Living in Shenzhen China's Silicon Valley in 20
Could YOU Afford to Live in One of China’s Richest Cities?
Shenzhen is known as China's Silicon Valley — a futuristic megacity packed with skyscrapers, tech, and some of the most modern infrastructure in the world. But is it actually expensive to live here?</p><p>In this video we explore the REAL cost of living in Shenzhen, from cheap local food and street markets to transport, shopping, and everyday life in one of China's richest cities.</p><p>From £1 meals to futuristic malls and metro systems, Shenzhen completely surprised us.</p><p>Could you afford to live here?
--- Pat & Giulia
May 17, 2026, Spring in China
