Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Nanjing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Nanjing are 21.2% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Nanjing are 38.5% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Nanjing are 63.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nanjing are 31.3% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Nanjing are 15.5% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nanjing is 1.4% higher than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 ¥ | 150.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -21.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 12.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.53 ¥ | 23.26 ¥ | -12.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.80 ¥ | 3.12 ¥ | -18.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 ¥ | 1.92 ¥ | -13.5 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 68.69 ¥ | 70.03 ¥ | +1.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.81 ¥ | 13.62 ¥ | +6.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.60 ¥ | 2.40 ¥ | -33.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.14 ¥ | 12.15 ¥ | -7.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 55.84 ¥ | 24.97 ¥ | -55.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.74 ¥ | 10.12 ¥ | -13.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.83 ¥ | 40.52 ¥ | -0.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.34 ¥ | 6.10 ¥ | -16.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.39 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | -10.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.38 ¥ | 5.60 ¥ | -12.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.00 ¥ | 4.31 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.13 ¥ | 3.34 ¥ | +6.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.45 ¥ | 3.67 ¥ | +6.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.48 ¥ | 5.67 ¥ | -12.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.13 ¥ | 4.88 ¥ | +18.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 90.00 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.19 ¥ | 5.43 ¥ | -12.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.15 ¥ | 11.69 ¥ | -11.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 2.01 ¥ | -49.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 11.00 ¥ | -31.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.12 ¥ | 32.64 ¥ | +1.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 135,000.00 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,971.43 ¥ | 106,666.67 ¥ | -18.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 419.73 ¥ | 313.87 ¥ | -25.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.40 ¥ | 101.25 ¥ | +7.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 134.54 ¥ | 91.67 ¥ | -31.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 541.99 ¥ | 166.69 ¥ | -69.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 124.17 ¥ | 166.67 ¥ | +34.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 3,752.09 ¥ | -56.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 199,800.00 ¥ | 166,889.10 ¥ | -16.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 439.96 ¥ | 337.50 ¥ | -23.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 267.29 ¥ | 219.93 ¥ | -17.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 548.07 ¥ | 525.40 ¥ | -4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 787.56 ¥ | 475.42 ¥ | -39.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,307.69 ¥ | 3,221.53 ¥ | -55.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,785.00 ¥ | 2,002.78 ¥ | -47.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,684.62 ¥ | 6,010.01 ¥ | -70.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,906.25 ¥ | 3,854.87 ¥ | -61.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,484.65 ¥ | 4,343.19 ¥ | -62.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,150.90 ¥ | 2,521.27 ¥ | -59.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Nanjing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,702.27 ¥ | 6,677.78 ¥ | -37.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.75 | 4.47 | -5.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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