Cost of Living Comparison Between Changsha and Shanghai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Shanghai are 17.3% higher than in Changsha (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Shanghai are 71.1% higher than in Changsha | |
| Rent Prices in Shanghai are 428.3% higher than in Changsha | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shanghai are 53.4% higher than in Changsha | |
| Groceries Prices in Shanghai are 9.6% higher than in Changsha | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shanghai is 12.4% higher than in Changsha | |
Restaurants | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +108.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 38.00 ¥ | +8.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 21.57 ¥ | 26.53 ¥ | +23.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.88 ¥ | 3.80 ¥ | +32.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 ¥ | 2.22 ¥ | +11.2 % |
Markets | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 49.46 ¥ | 68.69 ¥ | +38.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 11.91 ¥ | 13.06 ¥ | +9.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.65 ¥ | 3.60 ¥ | +36.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.94 ¥ | 12.89 ¥ | +8.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 57.46 ¥ | 55.84 ¥ | -2.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.57 ¥ | 11.74 ¥ | +1.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 39.31 ¥ | 41.35 ¥ | +5.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.91 ¥ | 7.40 ¥ | +50.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.23 ¥ | 5.48 ¥ | +29.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.26 ¥ | 6.48 ¥ | +23.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 6.05 ¥ | 5.06 ¥ | -16.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.06 ¥ | 3.18 ¥ | +3.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 5.44 ¥ | 3.49 ¥ | -35.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.33 ¥ | 6.48 ¥ | +21.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.50 ¥ | 4.13 ¥ | +17.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.42 ¥ | 6.15 ¥ | +13.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 ¥ | 13.21 ¥ | +32.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
Transportation | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | +60.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +150.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 ¥ | 16.00 ¥ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.42 ¥ | 32.12 ¥ | -0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 160,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | -6.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 140,000.00 ¥ | 131,573.33 ¥ | -6.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 345.63 ¥ | 419.40 ¥ | +21.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 91.00 ¥ | 94.40 ¥ | +3.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 106.67 ¥ | 134.44 ¥ | +26.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 355.56 ¥ | 541.99 ¥ | +52.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 150.00 ¥ | 124.17 ¥ | -17.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,225.00 ¥ | 8,601.59 ¥ | +286.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 40,000.00 ¥ | 199,800.00 ¥ | +399.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 510.00 ¥ | 446.36 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 239.00 ¥ | 268.60 ¥ | +12.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 602.83 ¥ | 557.07 ¥ | -7.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 674.75 ¥ | 776.50 ¥ | +15.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,450.00 ¥ | 7,296.30 ¥ | +403.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,233.33 ¥ | 3,795.24 ¥ | +207.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,450.00 ¥ | 20,312.00 ¥ | +488.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,750.00 ¥ | 10,088.24 ¥ | +476.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,367.81 ¥ | 11,484.65 ¥ | +739.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,731.57 ¥ | 6,150.90 ¥ | +64.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Changsha Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,666.67 ¥ | 10,899.42 ¥ | +92.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.04 | 4.73 | +17.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 44 | 237 |
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