Cost of Living Comparison Between Guangzhou and Shanghai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Shanghai are 17.6% higher than in Guangzhou (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Shanghai are 46.6% higher than in Guangzhou | |
| Rent Prices in Shanghai are 131.5% higher than in Guangzhou | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shanghai are 20.6% higher than in Guangzhou | |
| Groceries Prices in Shanghai are 8.9% higher than in Guangzhou | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shanghai is 9.5% lower than in Guangzhou | |
Restaurants | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 ¥ | 38.00 ¥ | +8.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 24.29 ¥ | 26.53 ¥ | +9.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.19 ¥ | 3.80 ¥ | +19.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 ¥ | 2.22 ¥ | -5.0 % |
Markets | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 54.34 ¥ | 68.69 ¥ | +26.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 11.90 ¥ | 13.06 ¥ | +9.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.68 ¥ | 3.60 ¥ | -2.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.59 ¥ | 12.89 ¥ | +11.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 41.91 ¥ | 55.84 ¥ | +33.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.58 ¥ | 11.74 ¥ | -6.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 44.03 ¥ | 41.35 ¥ | -6.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.50 ¥ | 7.40 ¥ | +13.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.59 ¥ | 5.48 ¥ | +19.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.24 ¥ | 6.48 ¥ | +4.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.45 ¥ | 5.06 ¥ | +13.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.67 ¥ | 3.18 ¥ | +19.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.83 ¥ | 3.49 ¥ | -8.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.96 ¥ | 6.48 ¥ | +118.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.31 ¥ | 4.13 ¥ | -4.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.33 ¥ | 6.15 ¥ | -3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.90 ¥ | 13.21 ¥ | +2.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 28.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -10.7 % |
Transportation | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +177.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 ¥ | 16.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 44.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.42 ¥ | 32.12 ¥ | -0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 155,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | -3.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 147,816.67 ¥ | 131,573.33 ¥ | -11.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 450.26 ¥ | 419.44 ¥ | -6.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.50 ¥ | 94.40 ¥ | -0.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 92.71 ¥ | 134.45 ¥ | +45.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 163.54 ¥ | 578.83 ¥ | +253.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 183.33 ¥ | 124.17 ¥ | -32.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,071.43 ¥ | 8,601.59 ¥ | +180.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 128,875.00 ¥ | 199,800.00 ¥ | +55.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 317.78 ¥ | 446.36 ¥ | +40.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 206.69 ¥ | 268.60 ¥ | +30.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 501.19 ¥ | 557.07 ¥ | +11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 345.45 ¥ | 776.50 ¥ | +124.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,062.50 ¥ | 7,296.30 ¥ | +138.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,000.00 ¥ | 3,795.24 ¥ | +89.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 8,136.36 ¥ | 20,312.00 ¥ | +149.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,722.22 ¥ | 10,088.24 ¥ | +113.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,870.12 ¥ | 11,484.65 ¥ | +67.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,867.99 ¥ | 6,150.90 ¥ | +114.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Guangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,211.68 ¥ | 10,899.42 ¥ | +32.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.54 | 4.73 | +4.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Shaoguan | 144.80 miles |
Cities near Shanghai: | Cost of Living in Taicang, Suzhou, Jiangsu | 32.06 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Jiaxing | 61.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Luzhou | 62.03 miles |
| 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 |