Cost of living in Shanghai is 24% higher than in Guangzhou (without rent).
Rent in Shanghai is 81% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
Cost of living including rent in Shanghai is 49% higher than in Guangzhou.
Food in Shanghai is 5% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
Transport in Shanghai is 52% more expensive than in Guangzhou.
| Shanghai | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shanghai | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.99 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.8 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.51 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.41 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.51 $ | 4.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.1 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.13 $ | 4.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 90.7 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.62 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.04 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ | 2.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.1 $ | 61.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.9 $ | 13 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 461 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,181 $ | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 897 $ | 457 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,549 $ | 1,125 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 16,156 $ | 10,222 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,893 $ | 4,345 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,905 $ | 1,294 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.28 % | 4.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.47 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Haircut | 11.9 $ | 9.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.6 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.2 $ | 35.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,263 $ | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 31,401 $ | 15,919 $ |