Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Chengdu 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chengdu are 19.4% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chengdu are 39.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Chengdu are 68.5% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chengdu are 31.3% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Chengdu are 16.5% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chengdu is 8.2% 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 | 290.00 ¥ | 180.00 ¥ | -37.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 37.00 ¥ | -7.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 30.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 27.56 ¥ | 25.38 ¥ | -7.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.80 ¥ | 2.93 ¥ | -22.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.37 ¥ | 2.07 ¥ | -12.9 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 73.87 ¥ | 51.89 ¥ | -29.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 16.65 ¥ | 8.83 ¥ | -46.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.99 ¥ | 3.89 ¥ | -2.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 15.78 ¥ | 14.23 ¥ | -9.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.47 ¥ | 42.71 ¥ | -21.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 15.46 ¥ | 17.28 ¥ | +11.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 41.32 ¥ | 41.50 ¥ | +0.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.14 ¥ | 6.74 ¥ | -5.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.97 ¥ | 4.40 ¥ | -11.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.51 ¥ | 5.49 ¥ | -15.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.92 ¥ | 3.12 ¥ | -36.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.82 ¥ | 2.32 ¥ | -17.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.49 ¥ | 2.69 ¥ | -22.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.05 ¥ | 3.26 ¥ | -46.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.41 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | -9.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 55.00 ¥ | -45.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.50 ¥ | 7.36 ¥ | +13.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.90 ¥ | 13.42 ¥ | -3.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 20.50 ¥ | -18.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 208.70 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -4.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 ¥ | 9.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| 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) | 32.07 ¥ | 32.26 ¥ | +0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 144,400.00 ¥ | -3.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 145,000.00 ¥ | 143,300.00 ¥ | -1.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 470.95 ¥ | 332.93 ¥ | -29.3 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.20 ¥ | 0.18 ¥ | -7.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 119.80 ¥ | 71.33 ¥ | -40.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 439.06 ¥ | 291.88 ¥ | -33.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 116.43 ¥ | 86.25 ¥ | -25.9 % |
| 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 | 9,439.13 ¥ | 2,642.86 ¥ | -72.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 184,260.87 ¥ | 141,428.57 ¥ | -23.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 524.90 ¥ | 572.79 ¥ | +9.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 248.31 ¥ | 257.00 ¥ | +3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 607.40 ¥ | 640.00 ¥ | +5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 883.60 ¥ | 637.50 ¥ | -27.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,773.33 ¥ | 2,957.14 ¥ | -62.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,042.11 ¥ | 1,885.71 ¥ | -53.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 21,000.00 ¥ | 5,700.00 ¥ | -72.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,843.75 ¥ | 3,216.67 ¥ | -70.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,678.29 ¥ | 2,516.01 ¥ | -78.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,277.83 ¥ | 1,428.37 ¥ | -77.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Chengdu Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,317.02 ¥ | 5,701.42 ¥ | -44.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.01 | 5.20 | +3.9 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 228 | 47 |
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