Cost of Living Comparison Between Auckland and Shanghai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Shanghai is 42.9% lower than in Auckland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Shanghai is 33.9% lower than in Auckland | |
| Rent Prices in Shanghai are 13.1% lower than in Auckland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shanghai are 56.6% lower than in Auckland | |
| Groceries Prices in Shanghai are 40.7% lower than in Auckland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shanghai is 38.1% lower than in Auckland | |
Restaurants | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (108.83 ¥) |
7.47 NZ$ (32.50 ¥) |
-70.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
120.00 NZ$ (522.37 ¥) |
57.43 NZ$ (250.00 ¥) |
-52.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
16.00 NZ$ (69.65 ¥) |
8.73 NZ$ (38.00 ¥) |
-45.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
12.00 NZ$ (52.24 ¥) |
2.30 NZ$ (10.00 ¥) |
-80.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
12.00 NZ$ (52.24 ¥) |
4.59 NZ$ (20.00 ¥) |
-61.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.67 NZ$ (24.67 ¥) |
6.00 NZ$ (26.12 ¥) |
+5.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.91 NZ$ (17.04 ¥) |
0.86 NZ$ (3.76 ¥) |
-77.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.59 NZ$ (15.62 ¥) |
0.52 NZ$ (2.25 ¥) |
-85.6 % |
Markets | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.86 NZ$ (51.62 ¥) |
15.56 NZ$ (67.75 ¥) |
+31.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.28 NZ$ (14.29 ¥) |
2.99 NZ$ (13.02 ¥) |
-8.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.61 NZ$ (7.02 ¥) |
0.81 NZ$ (3.54 ¥) |
-49.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.58 NZ$ (50.41 ¥) |
2.92 NZ$ (12.73 ¥) |
-74.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.67 NZ$ (29.05 ¥) |
13.05 NZ$ (56.79 ¥) |
+95.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.68 NZ$ (33.43 ¥) |
2.72 NZ$ (11.86 ¥) |
-64.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.71 NZ$ (42.26 ¥) |
9.33 NZ$ (40.62 ¥) |
-3.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.18 NZ$ (9.51 ¥) |
1.73 NZ$ (7.54 ¥) |
-20.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.68 NZ$ (7.33 ¥) |
1.25 NZ$ (5.43 ¥) |
-25.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.36 NZ$ (10.25 ¥) |
1.49 NZ$ (6.50 ¥) |
-36.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.21 NZ$ (18.35 ¥) |
1.15 NZ$ (5.02 ¥) |
-72.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.88 NZ$ (8.19 ¥) |
0.72 NZ$ (3.16 ¥) |
-61.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.58 NZ$ (6.90 ¥) |
0.80 NZ$ (3.47 ¥) |
-49.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.07 NZ$ (17.70 ¥) |
1.46 NZ$ (6.34 ¥) |
-64.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.03 NZ$ (8.85 ¥) |
0.95 NZ$ (4.12 ¥) |
-53.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
19.00 NZ$ (82.71 ¥) |
22.97 NZ$ (100.00 ¥) |
+20.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.83 NZ$ (25.36 ¥) |
1.42 NZ$ (6.17 ¥) |
-75.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.98 NZ$ (30.37 ¥) |
3.04 NZ$ (13.24 ¥) |
-56.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
40.00 NZ$ (174.12 ¥) |
5.74 NZ$ (25.00 ¥) |
-85.6 % |
Transportation | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.20 NZ$ (18.28 ¥) |
0.92 NZ$ (4.00 ¥) |
-78.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
215.00 NZ$ (935.90 ¥) |
57.43 NZ$ (250.00 ¥) |
-73.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (17.41 ¥) |
3.68 NZ$ (16.00 ¥) |
-8.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.63 NZ$ (24.52 ¥) |
1.11 NZ$ (4.83 ¥) |
-80.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (261.18 ¥) |
13.78 NZ$ (60.00 ¥) |
-77.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
11.11 NZ$ (48.34 ¥) |
7.35 NZ$ (32.00 ¥) |
-33.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
48,990.00 NZ$ (213,255.71 ¥) |
34,458.63 NZ$ (150,000.00 ¥) |
-29.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,796.84 NZ$ (155,825.29 ¥) |
30,225.58 NZ$ (131,573.33 ¥) |
-15.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
225.95 NZ$ (983.56 ¥) |
95.42 NZ$ (415.36 ¥) |
-57.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
59.05 NZ$ (257.06 ¥) |
21.74 NZ$ (94.62 ¥) |
-63.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
83.86 NZ$ (365.03 ¥) |
29.97 NZ$ (130.47 ¥) |
-64.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
61.52 NZ$ (267.78 ¥) |
124.68 NZ$ (542.75 ¥) |
+102.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
29.14 NZ$ (126.86 ¥) |
28.52 NZ$ (124.17 ¥) |
-2.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
23.00 NZ$ (100.12 ¥) |
13.78 NZ$ (60.00 ¥) |
-40.1 % |
Childcare | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,417.38 NZ$ (6,169.91 ¥) |
1,975.99 NZ$ (8,601.59 ¥) |
+39.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
22,258.46 NZ$ (96,892.10 ¥) |
45,898.90 NZ$ (199,800.00 ¥) |
+106.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
131.29 NZ$ (571.49 ¥) |
94.43 NZ$ (411.07 ¥) |
-28.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
79.96 NZ$ (348.06 ¥) |
58.89 NZ$ (256.35 ¥) |
-26.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
168.46 NZ$ (733.32 ¥) |
125.57 NZ$ (546.60 ¥) |
-25.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
218.46 NZ$ (950.97 ¥) |
173.96 NZ$ (757.27 ¥) |
-20.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,028.00 NZ$ (8,827.98 ¥) |
1,659.56 NZ$ (7,224.14 ¥) |
-18.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,810.02 NZ$ (7,879.11 ¥) |
845.80 NZ$ (3,681.82 ¥) |
-53.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,799.57 NZ$ (16,539.71 ¥) |
4,575.77 NZ$ (19,918.52 ¥) |
+20.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,017.82 NZ$ (13,136.72 ¥) |
2,182.38 NZ$ (9,500.00 ¥) |
-27.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,226.56 NZ$ (5,339.25 ¥) |
2,527.30 NZ$ (11,001.46 ¥) |
+106.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,059.75 NZ$ (4,613.13 ¥) |
1,386.40 NZ$ (6,035.07 ¥) |
+30.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Auckland Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,136.45 NZ$ (26,712.26 ¥) |
2,510.44 NZ$ (10,928.05 ¥) |
-59.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.79 | 4.68 | -31.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 267 | 250 |
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Cities near Auckland: | Cost of Living in North Shore | 6.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manukau | 14.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 78.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 90.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whangarei | 98.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tauranga | 126.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rotorua | 141.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taupo | 172.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Plymouth | 223.66 miles |
Cities near Shanghai: | Cost of Living in Taicang, Suzhou, Jiangsu | 32.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suzhou | 60.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiaxing | 61.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Luzhou | 62.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Changshu | 64.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nantong | 78.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhangjiagang | 81.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wuxi | 82.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huzhou | 92.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiangyin | 96.30 miles |