Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Hefei 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Hefei are 13.3% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Hefei are 37.4% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Hefei are 73.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hefei are 33.0% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Hefei are 22.4% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hefei is 0.7% lower than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 32.50 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -38.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 ¥ | 155.00 ¥ | -38.0 % |
| 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 ¥ | 15.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.48 ¥ | 18.00 ¥ | -32.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.80 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -21.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.26 ¥ | 2.00 ¥ | -11.3 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 69.20 ¥ | 46.37 ¥ | -33.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.02 ¥ | 11.35 ¥ | -12.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.54 ¥ | 2.11 ¥ | -40.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.75 ¥ | 14.40 ¥ | +12.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 56.79 ¥ | 28.73 ¥ | -49.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.86 ¥ | 15.12 ¥ | +27.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.62 ¥ | 34.35 ¥ | -15.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.54 ¥ | 5.76 ¥ | -23.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.43 ¥ | 3.12 ¥ | -42.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.50 ¥ | 4.02 ¥ | -38.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.02 ¥ | 4.02 ¥ | -19.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.16 ¥ | 2.03 ¥ | -35.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.47 ¥ | 1.85 ¥ | -46.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.34 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | -36.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.09 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | -2.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 120.00 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.13 ¥ | 5.33 ¥ | -13.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.10 ¥ | 16.00 ¥ | +22.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 3.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 300.00 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 3.22 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 24.00 ¥ | -60.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.00 ¥ | 32.42 ¥ | +1.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 138,900.00 ¥ | -7.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 131,573.33 ¥ | 140,000.00 ¥ | +6.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 415.57 ¥ | 350.00 ¥ | -15.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.62 ¥ | 135.33 ¥ | +43.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 130.53 ¥ | 120.00 ¥ | -8.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 542.75 ¥ | 766.67 ¥ | +41.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 124.17 ¥ | 92.50 ¥ | -25.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 1,722.22 ¥ | -80.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 199,800.00 ¥ | 60,000.00 ¥ | -70.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 419.19 ¥ | 623.00 ¥ | +48.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 256.35 ¥ | 220.00 ¥ | -14.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 559.93 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | +7.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 757.27 ¥ | 466.67 ¥ | -38.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,224.14 ¥ | 2,000.00 ¥ | -72.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,681.82 ¥ | 1,750.00 ¥ | -52.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,918.52 ¥ | 4,000.00 ¥ | -79.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,500.00 ¥ | 2,800.00 ¥ | -70.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,001.46 ¥ | 2,601.26 ¥ | -76.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,035.07 ¥ | 1,382.25 ¥ | -77.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Hefei Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,826.37 ¥ | 6,735.17 ¥ | -37.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.70 | 4.86 | +3.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | March 2024 | |
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