Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Beijing is 5.7% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Beijing is 6.9% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 8.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 0.7% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 11.4% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 15.6% higher than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 207.50 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -3.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 ¥ | 9.00 ¥ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 25.73 ¥ | 25.44 ¥ | -1.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.68 ¥ | 3.68 ¥ | -0.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | +2.3 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 68.54 ¥ | 54.21 ¥ | -20.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.60 ¥ | 9.54 ¥ | -24.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.63 ¥ | 3.86 ¥ | +6.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.35 ¥ | 12.39 ¥ | +0.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.17 ¥ | 42.98 ¥ | -20.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.65 ¥ | 10.80 ¥ | -7.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 38.21 ¥ | 34.84 ¥ | -8.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.52 ¥ | 6.97 ¥ | -7.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.40 ¥ | 5.63 ¥ | +4.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.51 ¥ | 6.22 ¥ | -4.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.97 ¥ | 4.23 ¥ | -14.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.11 ¥ | 2.65 ¥ | -14.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.48 ¥ | 3.56 ¥ | +2.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.93 ¥ | 5.56 ¥ | -6.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.12 ¥ | 3.73 ¥ | -9.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 90.00 ¥ | 70.00 ¥ | -22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.92 ¥ | 6.59 ¥ | +11.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.23 ¥ | 13.95 ¥ | +14.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | -18.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 90.83 ¥ | +51.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.91 ¥ | 31.42 ¥ | -1.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,640.00 ¥ | 136,168.42 ¥ | +4.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 420.52 ¥ | 393.72 ¥ | -6.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.81 ¥ | 74.32 ¥ | -21.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 129.29 ¥ | 95.76 ¥ | -25.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 549.41 ¥ | 477.84 ¥ | -13.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 134.23 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +51.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 5,262.58 ¥ | -38.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 209,347.83 ¥ | 172,777.78 ¥ | -17.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 417.31 ¥ | 461.57 ¥ | +10.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 260.20 ¥ | 251.64 ¥ | -3.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 549.93 ¥ | 599.57 ¥ | +9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 766.26 ¥ | 802.50 ¥ | +4.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,016.67 ¥ | 6,905.14 ¥ | -1.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,652.17 ¥ | 4,016.68 ¥ | +10.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,579.31 ¥ | 16,481.48 ¥ | -15.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,289.47 ¥ | 8,666.67 ¥ | -6.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,923.23 ¥ | 10,039.47 ¥ | -8.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,897.57 ¥ | 5,348.12 ¥ | -9.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,039.42 ¥ | 12,945.38 ¥ | +7.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.65 | 4.33 | -6.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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