Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Xi'an 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Xi'an are 30.2% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Xi'an are 47.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Xi'an are 73.7% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Xi'an are 31.9% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Xi'an are 35.0% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Xi'an is 20.4% higher than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 ¥ | 120.00 ¥ | -52.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 16.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.53 ¥ | 23.33 ¥ | -12.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.80 ¥ | 3.08 ¥ | -18.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 ¥ | 2.04 ¥ | -8.2 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 68.69 ¥ | 53.00 ¥ | -22.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.06 ¥ | 8.35 ¥ | -36.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.60 ¥ | 3.89 ¥ | +8.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.89 ¥ | 11.99 ¥ | -7.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 55.84 ¥ | 29.48 ¥ | -47.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.74 ¥ | 6.46 ¥ | -44.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 41.35 ¥ | 26.19 ¥ | -36.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.40 ¥ | 4.91 ¥ | -33.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.48 ¥ | 4.26 ¥ | -22.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.48 ¥ | 4.35 ¥ | -32.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.06 ¥ | 2.99 ¥ | -40.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.18 ¥ | 1.81 ¥ | -43.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.49 ¥ | 1.81 ¥ | -48.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.48 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | -38.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.13 ¥ | 4.33 ¥ | +5.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 50.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.15 ¥ | 5.20 ¥ | -15.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.21 ¥ | 12.25 ¥ | -7.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 2.50 ¥ | -37.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 240.00 ¥ | -4.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 8.50 ¥ | -46.9 % |
| 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) | 32.12 ¥ | 31.63 ¥ | -1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 165,000.00 ¥ | +10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 131,573.33 ¥ | 113,333.33 ¥ | -13.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 419.40 ¥ | 337.18 ¥ | -19.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.40 ¥ | 62.00 ¥ | -34.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 134.44 ¥ | 77.25 ¥ | -42.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 541.99 ¥ | 266.83 ¥ | -50.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 124.17 ¥ | 160.00 ¥ | +28.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 35.00 ¥ | -41.7 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 2,333.33 ¥ | -72.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 199,800.00 ¥ | 102,000.00 ¥ | -48.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 446.36 ¥ | 260.00 ¥ | -41.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 268.60 ¥ | 187.25 ¥ | -30.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 557.07 ¥ | 477.80 ¥ | -14.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 776.50 ¥ | 419.60 ¥ | -46.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,296.30 ¥ | 2,100.00 ¥ | -71.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,795.24 ¥ | 1,800.00 ¥ | -52.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,312.00 ¥ | 3,875.00 ¥ | -80.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 10,088.24 ¥ | 3,166.67 ¥ | -68.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,484.65 ¥ | 1,746.56 ¥ | -84.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,150.90 ¥ | 1,353.72 ¥ | -78.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Xi'an Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,899.42 ¥ | 6,850.00 ¥ | -37.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.73 | 4.46 | -5.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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