Gen Z (Gen Zed) in China are increasingly abandoning tier one and tier two cities and moving to tier three and tier four cities where rent and cost of living are substantially cheaper (three to five times cheaper in some cases, with rent as low as $200/month), seeking a lower-stress lifestyle despite reduced earning potential.
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“Tier three and tier four cities in the country are becoming increasingly popular amongst Chinese youths...where rent and the cost of living are noticeably cheaper...cost of living is three four five times cheaper”
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China Just Dropped Its Jobs Target for the First Time in Decades | China Decode— The Prof G Pod – Scott GallowayCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:40:15 PM
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