How long will $40,000 last in Shanghai?

For a founder burning $4,000/month with about half of that fixed (subscriptions, debt, insurance), $40,000 lasts roughly 12.2 months in Shanghai — versus 10 months staying in the US. That's 2.2 extra months, a ×1.22 runway multiplier.

Is Shanghai cheaper than the US for a remote founder?

Shanghai's cost level runs about 64% of the US in this model, so the local slice of your burn shrinks accordingly. Fixed costs don't move, which is why the multiplier is ×1.22 rather than the raw price ratio.

How do I calculate my own runway?

Use the interactive Runway Multiplier: enter your real savings, monthly burn and the fixed portion, in any currency, and compare up to three hubs at once with exact run-out dates.

Runway Multiplier · 🇨🇳 Shanghai

How far does $40,000 stretch in 🇨🇳 Shanghai?

A founder burning $4,000/month (half fixed) gets 12.2 months of runway in Shanghai — a ×1.22 multiplier vs 10 months in the US.

Runway by savings level

Same $4,000/mo burn, $2,000 of it fixed. US vs Shanghai.

Savings	🇺🇸 US runway	🇨🇳 Shanghai runway
$20,000	5 mo	6.1 mo
$40,000	10 mo	12.2 mo
$80,000	20 mo	24.4 mo

Local burn there ≈ $3,277/mo (23,562 CNY). Run your own numbers →

Frequently asked questions

How long will $40,000 last in Shanghai?: For a founder burning $4,000/month with about half of that fixed (subscriptions, debt, insurance), $40,000 lasts roughly 12.2 months in Shanghai — versus 10 months staying in the US. That's 2.2 extra months, a ×1.22 runway multiplier.
Is Shanghai cheaper than the US for a remote founder?: Shanghai's cost level runs about 64% of the US in this model, so the local slice of your burn shrinks accordingly. Fixed costs don't move, which is why the multiplier is ×1.22 rather than the raw price ratio.
How do I calculate my own runway?: Use the interactive Runway Multiplier: enter your real savings, monthly burn and the fixed portion, in any currency, and compare up to three hubs at once with exact run-out dates.