Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Chengdu 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Chengdu is 22.3% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Chengdu is 43.0% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Chengdu are 74.5% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chengdu are 26.3% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Chengdu are 19.0% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chengdu is 1.7% higher than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -42.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 ¥ | 180.00 ¥ | -28.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | -7.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.33 ¥ | 23.05 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.78 ¥ | 3.37 ¥ | -10.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.26 ¥ | 2.09 ¥ | -7.3 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 69.20 ¥ | 51.21 ¥ | -26.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.02 ¥ | 9.62 ¥ | -26.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.54 ¥ | 3.06 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.75 ¥ | 13.78 ¥ | +8.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 56.79 ¥ | 38.23 ¥ | -32.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.86 ¥ | 12.39 ¥ | +4.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.62 ¥ | 40.67 ¥ | +0.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.54 ¥ | 6.29 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.43 ¥ | 4.01 ¥ | -26.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.50 ¥ | 5.27 ¥ | -19.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.02 ¥ | 3.13 ¥ | -37.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.16 ¥ | 2.29 ¥ | -27.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.47 ¥ | 2.71 ¥ | -22.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.34 ¥ | 3.78 ¥ | -40.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.09 ¥ | 4.14 ¥ | +1.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.13 ¥ | 7.06 ¥ | +15.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.10 ¥ | 13.92 ¥ | +6.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 21.00 ¥ | -16.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 9.00 ¥ | -43.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 3.22 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.00 ¥ | 32.38 ¥ | +1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 130,000.00 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 131,573.33 ¥ | 122,828.57 ¥ | -6.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 415.36 ¥ | 331.07 ¥ | -20.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.62 ¥ | 94.87 ¥ | +0.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 130.47 ¥ | 81.53 ¥ | -37.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 542.75 ¥ | 264.07 ¥ | -51.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 124.17 ¥ | 65.00 ¥ | -47.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 2,640.74 ¥ | -69.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 199,800.00 ¥ | 117,500.00 ¥ | -41.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 419.19 ¥ | 332.46 ¥ | -20.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 256.35 ¥ | 280.83 ¥ | +9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 559.93 ¥ | 606.67 ¥ | +8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 757.27 ¥ | 477.78 ¥ | -36.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,224.14 ¥ | 2,300.00 ¥ | -68.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,681.82 ¥ | 1,300.00 ¥ | -64.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,918.52 ¥ | 4,333.33 ¥ | -78.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,500.00 ¥ | 2,330.00 ¥ | -75.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,001.46 ¥ | 2,572.51 ¥ | -76.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,035.07 ¥ | 1,373.53 ¥ | -77.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,980.95 ¥ | 6,360.85 ¥ | -42.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.68 | 4.57 | -2.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 249 | 80 |
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