Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Shenyang 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Shenyang is 24.6% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Shenyang is 47.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Shenyang are 82.0% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shenyang are 24.6% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Shenyang are 24.3% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shenyang is 11.0% lower than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 150.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -21.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 9.00 ¥ | 5.50 ¥ | -38.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 12.50 ¥ | -37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 25.35 ¥ | 22.33 ¥ | -11.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.69 ¥ | 3.19 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 ¥ | 2.50 ¥ | +16.1 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 66.86 ¥ | 46.94 ¥ | -29.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.60 ¥ | 9.19 ¥ | -27.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.58 ¥ | 2.83 ¥ | -20.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.51 ¥ | 7.43 ¥ | -40.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.17 ¥ | 24.95 ¥ | -53.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.56 ¥ | 9.22 ¥ | -20.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 38.21 ¥ | 39.31 ¥ | +2.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.45 ¥ | 3.86 ¥ | -48.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.46 ¥ | 3.78 ¥ | -30.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.51 ¥ | 5.44 ¥ | -16.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.97 ¥ | 4.99 ¥ | +0.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.11 ¥ | 3.63 ¥ | +16.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.49 ¥ | 2.57 ¥ | -26.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.93 ¥ | 3.50 ¥ | -41.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.09 ¥ | 4.62 ¥ | +13.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 90.00 ¥ | 80.00 ¥ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.92 ¥ | 3.88 ¥ | -34.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.23 ¥ | 14.67 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | -60.0 % |
| 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 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -58.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.91 ¥ | 32.79 ¥ | +2.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 140,000.00 ¥ | -6.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,640.00 ¥ | 210,000.00 ¥ | +60.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 410.42 ¥ | 388.23 ¥ | -5.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 92.76 ¥ | 105.33 ¥ | +13.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 128.29 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | -22.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 492.68 ¥ | 150.00 ¥ | -69.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 132.92 ¥ | 45.00 ¥ | -66.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 2,280.00 ¥ | -73.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 209,347.83 ¥ | 176,666.67 ¥ | -15.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 409.26 ¥ | 406.00 ¥ | -0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 265.58 ¥ | 249.67 ¥ | -6.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 535.42 ¥ | 499.75 ¥ | -6.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 756.75 ¥ | 525.00 ¥ | -30.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,078.12 ¥ | 1,500.00 ¥ | -78.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,730.77 ¥ | 750.00 ¥ | -79.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,855.17 ¥ | 3,250.00 ¥ | -83.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,342.11 ¥ | 1,700.00 ¥ | -81.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,801.23 ¥ | 1,207.73 ¥ | -88.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,919.20 ¥ | 882.57 ¥ | -85.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Shenyang Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,191.75 ¥ | 5,660.00 ¥ | -53.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.63 | 5.17 | +11.8 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | April 2024 | |
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