Cost of living in Monywa is 49% lower than in Shanghai (without rent).
Rent in Monywa is 48% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Cost of living including rent in Monywa is 48% lower than in Shanghai.
Food in Monywa is 37% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Transport in Monywa is 69% cheaper than in Shanghai.
| Monywa | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Monywa | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.28 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.9 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.76 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.28 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.09 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.33 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.22 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.55 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.65 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.17 $ | 3.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.69 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.3 $ | 6.13 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.42 $ | 90.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.2 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.16 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.41 $ | 2.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.7 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.5 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ | 461 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 301 $ | 1,181 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 612 $ | 897 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 392 $ | 2,549 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 945 $ | 16,156 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 360 $ | 8,893 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 746 $ | 1,905 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.68 % | 4.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.9 $ | 55 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.86 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Haircut | 1.32 $ | 11.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.4 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.8 $ | 58.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 265 $ | 1,263 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,243 $ | 31,401 $ |