Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Guangzhou 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Guangzhou are 14.2% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Guangzhou are 31.6% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Guangzhou are 57.0% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guangzhou are 17.1% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Guangzhou are 7.6% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Guangzhou is 12.1% higher than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | -7.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 6.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.53 ¥ | 24.29 ¥ | -8.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.80 ¥ | 3.19 ¥ | -16.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 ¥ | 2.34 ¥ | +5.2 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 68.69 ¥ | 54.34 ¥ | -20.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.81 ¥ | 11.90 ¥ | -7.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.60 ¥ | 3.68 ¥ | +2.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.14 ¥ | 11.59 ¥ | -11.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 55.84 ¥ | 41.91 ¥ | -24.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.74 ¥ | 12.58 ¥ | +7.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.83 ¥ | 44.03 ¥ | +7.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.34 ¥ | 6.50 ¥ | -11.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.39 ¥ | 4.59 ¥ | -14.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.38 ¥ | 6.24 ¥ | -2.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.00 ¥ | 4.45 ¥ | -10.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.13 ¥ | 2.67 ¥ | -14.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.45 ¥ | 3.83 ¥ | +11.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.48 ¥ | 2.96 ¥ | -54.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.13 ¥ | 4.31 ¥ | +4.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.19 ¥ | 6.33 ¥ | +2.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.15 ¥ | 12.90 ¥ | -1.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 28.00 ¥ | +12.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 2.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 90.00 ¥ | -64.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 44.00 ¥ | -26.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.12 ¥ | 32.42 ¥ | +0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 155,000.00 ¥ | +3.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,971.43 ¥ | 147,816.67 ¥ | +12.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 419.73 ¥ | 450.26 ¥ | +7.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.40 ¥ | 94.50 ¥ | +0.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 134.54 ¥ | 92.71 ¥ | -31.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 541.99 ¥ | 163.54 ¥ | -69.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 124.17 ¥ | 183.33 ¥ | +47.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 3,071.43 ¥ | -64.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 199,800.00 ¥ | 128,875.00 ¥ | -35.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 439.96 ¥ | 317.78 ¥ | -27.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 267.29 ¥ | 206.69 ¥ | -22.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 548.07 ¥ | 501.19 ¥ | -8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 787.56 ¥ | 345.45 ¥ | -56.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,307.69 ¥ | 3,062.50 ¥ | -58.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,785.00 ¥ | 2,000.00 ¥ | -47.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,684.62 ¥ | 8,136.36 ¥ | -60.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,906.25 ¥ | 4,722.22 ¥ | -52.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,484.65 ¥ | 6,870.12 ¥ | -40.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,150.90 ¥ | 2,867.99 ¥ | -53.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,702.27 ¥ | 8,211.68 ¥ | -23.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.75 | 4.54 | -4.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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