Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Chengdu 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chengdu are 19.3% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chengdu are 39.6% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Chengdu are 69.2% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chengdu are 33.1% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Chengdu are 15.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chengdu is 4.2% lower than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 300.00 ¥ | 174.00 ¥ | -42.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 36.00 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 30.00 ¥ | 24.50 ¥ | -18.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 27.34 ¥ | 25.88 ¥ | -5.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.92 ¥ | 3.01 ¥ | -23.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.38 ¥ | 2.06 ¥ | -13.4 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 67.89 ¥ | 52.41 ¥ | -22.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 15.71 ¥ | 9.01 ¥ | -42.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.93 ¥ | 3.83 ¥ | -2.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.66 ¥ | 15.87 ¥ | +8.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 52.77 ¥ | 33.11 ¥ | -37.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.51 ¥ | 15.47 ¥ | +14.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.90 ¥ | 46.56 ¥ | +13.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.04 ¥ | 7.06 ¥ | +0.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.25 ¥ | 4.32 ¥ | -17.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.84 ¥ | 5.65 ¥ | -17.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.21 ¥ | 3.23 ¥ | -38.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.92 ¥ | 2.40 ¥ | -17.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.55 ¥ | 2.76 ¥ | -22.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.81 ¥ | 3.49 ¥ | -48.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.26 ¥ | 3.94 ¥ | -7.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.33 ¥ | 7.36 ¥ | +16.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.67 ¥ | 13.66 ¥ | -0.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 21.00 ¥ | -16.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 247.00 ¥ | 210.00 ¥ | -15.0 % |
| 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 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.98 ¥ | 32.03 ¥ | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 145,000.00 ¥ | 140,000.00 ¥ | -3.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 132,333.33 ¥ | 127,450.00 ¥ | -3.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 452.61 ¥ | 328.81 ¥ | -27.4 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.20 ¥ | 0.18 ¥ | -7.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 119.68 ¥ | 71.62 ¥ | -40.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 481.46 ¥ | 315.71 ¥ | -34.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 116.60 ¥ | 86.25 ¥ | -26.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,275.00 ¥ | 2,671.43 ¥ | -71.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 172,000.00 ¥ | 132,500.00 ¥ | -23.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 471.06 ¥ | 538.69 ¥ | +14.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 242.91 ¥ | 274.88 ¥ | +13.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 584.08 ¥ | 660.00 ¥ | +13.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 803.42 ¥ | 750.00 ¥ | -6.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,160.47 ¥ | 2,966.67 ¥ | -58.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,909.30 ¥ | 1,526.00 ¥ | -61.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,702.86 ¥ | 5,577.78 ¥ | -73.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,265.62 ¥ | 2,877.78 ¥ | -72.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,874.07 ¥ | 2,580.32 ¥ | -78.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,468.01 ¥ | 1,414.18 ¥ | -78.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 9,959.64 ¥ | 5,763.35 ¥ | -42.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.87 | 5.15 | +5.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 262 | 63 |
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