Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Guangzhou 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Guangzhou is 10.0% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Guangzhou is 28.6% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Guangzhou are 56.0% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guangzhou are 9.6% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Guangzhou are 2.7% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Guangzhou is 6.7% lower than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 207.50 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -3.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | -7.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 ¥ | 6.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 25.59 ¥ | 24.55 ¥ | -4.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.70 ¥ | 3.34 ¥ | -9.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 ¥ | 2.35 ¥ | +6.8 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 68.20 ¥ | 54.71 ¥ | -19.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.60 ¥ | 11.77 ¥ | -6.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.58 ¥ | 3.68 ¥ | +2.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.51 ¥ | 11.61 ¥ | -7.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.17 ¥ | 42.47 ¥ | -21.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.56 ¥ | 12.87 ¥ | +11.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 38.21 ¥ | 44.54 ¥ | +16.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.45 ¥ | 6.66 ¥ | -10.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.46 ¥ | 4.66 ¥ | -14.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.51 ¥ | 6.56 ¥ | +0.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.97 ¥ | 4.25 ¥ | -14.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.11 ¥ | 2.67 ¥ | -14.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.49 ¥ | 3.70 ¥ | +6.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.93 ¥ | 3.04 ¥ | -48.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.09 ¥ | 4.35 ¥ | +6.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 90.00 ¥ | 125.00 ¥ | +38.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.92 ¥ | 6.23 ¥ | +5.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.23 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +6.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 28.00 ¥ | +12.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 2.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 90.00 ¥ | -64.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 44.00 ¥ | -26.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.91 ¥ | 32.26 ¥ | +1.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 155,000.00 ¥ | +3.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,640.00 ¥ | 147,816.67 ¥ | +13.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 416.23 ¥ | 456.88 ¥ | +9.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.29 ¥ | 94.50 ¥ | +0.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 129.38 ¥ | 92.71 ¥ | -28.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 501.77 ¥ | 184.26 ¥ | -63.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 132.92 ¥ | 183.33 ¥ | +37.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 3,071.43 ¥ | -64.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 209,347.83 ¥ | 128,875.00 ¥ | -38.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 409.26 ¥ | 273.33 ¥ | -33.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 265.58 ¥ | 214.38 ¥ | -19.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 535.42 ¥ | 513.69 ¥ | -4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 756.75 ¥ | 340.00 ¥ | -55.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,078.12 ¥ | 2,944.44 ¥ | -58.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,680.00 ¥ | 1,937.50 ¥ | -47.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,855.17 ¥ | 7,958.33 ¥ | -59.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,342.11 ¥ | 4,722.22 ¥ | -49.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,801.23 ¥ | 6,698.96 ¥ | -38.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,897.57 ¥ | 2,822.08 ¥ | -52.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,039.42 ¥ | 8,023.44 ¥ | -33.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.63 | 4.49 | -2.8 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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| 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 |
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