Cost of Living Comparison Between Shenzhen and Shanghai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Shanghai are 9.8% higher than in Shenzhen (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Shanghai are 24.1% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Rent Prices in Shanghai are 53.2% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shanghai are 12.4% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Groceries Prices in Shanghai are 5.6% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shanghai is 24.4% lower than in Shenzhen | |
Restaurants | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 38.00 ¥ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 28.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 24.73 ¥ | 26.53 ¥ | +7.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.66 ¥ | 3.80 ¥ | +3.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 ¥ | 2.22 ¥ | -9.1 % |
Markets | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 57.55 ¥ | 68.69 ¥ | +19.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.78 ¥ | 12.81 ¥ | -7.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.59 ¥ | 3.60 ¥ | +0.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.75 ¥ | 13.14 ¥ | -11.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 40.30 ¥ | 55.84 ¥ | +38.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 14.88 ¥ | 11.74 ¥ | -21.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 43.73 ¥ | 40.83 ¥ | -6.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.33 ¥ | 7.34 ¥ | +15.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.64 ¥ | 5.39 ¥ | +16.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.49 ¥ | 6.38 ¥ | +16.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.81 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +3.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.38 ¥ | 3.13 ¥ | -7.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.69 ¥ | 3.45 ¥ | -6.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.88 ¥ | 6.48 ¥ | +10.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.20 ¥ | 4.13 ¥ | -1.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.50 ¥ | 6.19 ¥ | -4.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.75 ¥ | 13.15 ¥ | +3.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 ¥ | 16.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 48.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.28 ¥ | 32.12 ¥ | -0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 138,750.00 ¥ | 130,971.43 ¥ | -5.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 463.44 ¥ | 419.73 ¥ | -9.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 78.38 ¥ | 94.40 ¥ | +20.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 105.18 ¥ | 134.54 ¥ | +27.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 320.51 ¥ | 541.99 ¥ | +69.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 109.67 ¥ | 124.17 ¥ | +13.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 57.50 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +4.3 % |
Childcare | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,583.33 ¥ | 8,601.59 ¥ | +87.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 179,658.33 ¥ | 199,800.00 ¥ | +11.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 460.12 ¥ | 439.96 ¥ | -4.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 204.63 ¥ | 267.29 ¥ | +30.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 566.79 ¥ | 548.07 ¥ | -3.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 724.93 ¥ | 787.56 ¥ | +8.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,166.67 ¥ | 7,307.69 ¥ | +41.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,711.11 ¥ | 3,785.00 ¥ | +39.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 12,454.55 ¥ | 20,684.62 ¥ | +66.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 6,875.00 ¥ | 9,906.25 ¥ | +44.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,598.62 ¥ | 11,484.65 ¥ | +33.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,625.76 ¥ | 6,150.90 ¥ | +33.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shenzhen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,620.56 ¥ | 10,899.42 ¥ | -6.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.55 | 4.73 | +3.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 113 | 236 |
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