Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province, is a vibrant and rapidly growing city in eastern China. Hefei is known for its strong emphasis on science and technology, home to several leading research institutions, including the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science. Hefei is also named as the Lake City of Innovation. It is a center of fields such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and environmental science. It is also a city with many large and beautiful freshwater lakes, such as Shuxi Lake and Chao Lake. 

A Fun Fact about Hefei: 

Luogang Central Park in Hefei, China, spans 12.7 square kilometers (3,138 acres) and is 2.35 times larger than New York's Central Park. 

Cost of Living and Comparison:

· Taxi rides typically cost between 20-25 RMB within the city.

· Bus fares are as low as 2 RMB per trip.

· Cost of local cuisines ranges from 15-40 RMB per dish, and international foods cost around 50-100 RMB per dish.

· High-speed train tickets to nearby cities: Shanghai (200-250 RMB), Beijing (450 RMB), Nanjing (70-90 RMB).

· Monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Hefei: around 2000 RMB (~278 USD).

· 70.7% cheaper than London

· 64% cheaper than Dubai

· 36% cheaper than Shanghai

· 47% cheaper than Beijing

· 11.5% cheaper than Nanjing 

· 66.6% cheaper than Hong Kong