Cost of Living Comparison Between Hangzhou and Shanghai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Shanghai are 13.3% higher than in Hangzhou (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Shanghai are 43.5% higher than in Hangzhou | |
| Rent Prices in Shanghai are 135.9% higher than in Hangzhou | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shanghai are 18.2% higher than in Hangzhou | |
| Groceries Prices in Shanghai are 4.4% higher than in Hangzhou | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shanghai is 5.4% higher than in Hangzhou | |
Restaurants | Hangzhou 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) | 6.65 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +50.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 25.34 ¥ | 26.53 ¥ | +4.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.74 ¥ | 3.80 ¥ | +1.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 ¥ | 2.22 ¥ | +7.2 % |
Markets | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 56.46 ¥ | 68.69 ¥ | +21.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.70 ¥ | 12.81 ¥ | +0.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.26 ¥ | 3.60 ¥ | +10.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.64 ¥ | 13.14 ¥ | -10.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 52.16 ¥ | 55.84 ¥ | +7.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.33 ¥ | 11.74 ¥ | -4.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 43.89 ¥ | 40.83 ¥ | -7.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.09 ¥ | 7.34 ¥ | +20.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 6.80 ¥ | 5.39 ¥ | -20.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.81 ¥ | 6.38 ¥ | +32.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.98 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +25.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.62 ¥ | 3.13 ¥ | +19.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.24 ¥ | 3.45 ¥ | +6.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.41 ¥ | 6.48 ¥ | +46.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.33 ¥ | 4.13 ¥ | -4.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 70.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.64 ¥ | 6.19 ¥ | +9.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.79 ¥ | 13.15 ¥ | -4.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 30.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
Transportation | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | +45.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +150.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 13.00 ¥ | 16.00 ¥ | +23.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.43 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | +9.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.53 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +48.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.49 ¥ | 32.12 ¥ | -1.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 145,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +3.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 134,666.67 ¥ | 130,971.43 ¥ | -2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 385.32 ¥ | 419.74 ¥ | +8.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 93.88 ¥ | 94.40 ¥ | +0.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 95.10 ¥ | 134.54 ¥ | +41.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 258.17 ¥ | 541.99 ¥ | +109.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 136.67 ¥ | 124.17 ¥ | -9.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 42.50 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +41.2 % |
Childcare | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,827.78 ¥ | 8,601.59 ¥ | +124.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 187,500.00 ¥ | 199,800.00 ¥ | +6.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 418.62 ¥ | 439.96 ¥ | +5.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 203.62 ¥ | 267.29 ¥ | +31.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 524.88 ¥ | 548.07 ¥ | +4.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 722.38 ¥ | 787.56 ¥ | +9.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,712.50 ¥ | 7,280.00 ¥ | +96.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,277.78 ¥ | 3,785.00 ¥ | +66.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,000.00 ¥ | 20,684.62 ¥ | +195.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,671.43 ¥ | 9,906.25 ¥ | +112.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,761.24 ¥ | 11,484.65 ¥ | +141.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,708.36 ¥ | 6,150.90 ¥ | +127.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Hangzhou Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,072.06 ¥ | 10,702.27 ¥ | +51.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.21 | 4.75 | +12.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Suzhou | 100.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shanghai | 108.53 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wuxi | 129.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Quzhou | 178.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nantong | 214.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nanjing | 231.33 miles |
Cities near Shanghai: | Cost of Living in Taicang, Suzhou, Jiangsu | 32.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suzhou | 60.57 miles |
| 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 |