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Shanghai

China

4.5

Financial capital of Asia. High tech, safety, but requires VPN and visa.

metropolisIT hubAsiapremium
Safety
9.0
Internet
200 Mbps
Climate
7.0
Cost
160 000 ₽
Infrastructure
4.5
Money
difficult

✓ Pros

  • ✓ Huge tech market
  • ✓ Ultra-fast internet
  • ✓ Incredible safety
  • ✓ Unique culture

✕ Cons

  • ✕ Visa required for RF
  • ✕ Great Firewall (VPN required)
  • ✕ Crypto restrictions

🌐 Internet

Average speed: 200 Mbps

🛂 Visa for RF citizens

Visa required

💳 Payment systems

✕ Mir doesn't work · ✓ UnionPay works

₿ Crypto

Exchange: difficult

🌡 Climate

Average temperature: +20°C

💰 Cost of living

~160 000 ₽ / $1800 per month

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