Cost of Living Comparison Between Xiamen and Shanghai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Shanghai are 15.7% higher than in Xiamen (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Shanghai are 52.1% higher than in Xiamen | |
| Rent Prices in Shanghai are 182.3% higher than in Xiamen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Shanghai are 17.3% higher than in Xiamen | |
| Groceries Prices in Shanghai are 5.0% higher than in Xiamen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Shanghai is 45.4% higher than in Xiamen | |
Restaurants | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| 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) | 10.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 25.33 ¥ | 26.53 ¥ | +4.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.56 ¥ | 3.80 ¥ | +6.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.09 ¥ | 2.22 ¥ | +6.5 % |
Markets | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 53.94 ¥ | 68.69 ¥ | +27.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 10.89 ¥ | 12.81 ¥ | +17.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.95 ¥ | 3.60 ¥ | +22.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.55 ¥ | 13.14 ¥ | +24.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 45.36 ¥ | 55.84 ¥ | +23.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 20.87 ¥ | 11.74 ¥ | -43.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 53.98 ¥ | 40.83 ¥ | -24.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.29 ¥ | 7.34 ¥ | +38.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.78 ¥ | 5.39 ¥ | +42.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.84 ¥ | 6.38 ¥ | +32.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.44 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | -8.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.02 ¥ | 3.13 ¥ | +3.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.78 ¥ | 3.45 ¥ | -8.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.50 ¥ | 6.48 ¥ | +85.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.83 ¥ | 4.13 ¥ | +7.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 90.00 ¥ | 100.00 ¥ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.67 ¥ | 6.19 ¥ | +32.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 ¥ | 13.15 ¥ | +46.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.50 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +51.5 % |
Transportation | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | 4.00 ¥ | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +212.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 ¥ | 16.00 ¥ | +60.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 ¥ | 4.83 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.76 ¥ | 32.12 ¥ | -2.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 115,600.00 ¥ | 130,971.43 ¥ | +13.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 410.38 ¥ | 419.73 ¥ | +2.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 74.25 ¥ | 94.40 ¥ | +27.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.67 ¥ | 134.54 ¥ | +62.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 350.00 ¥ | 541.99 ¥ | +54.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 60.00 ¥ | 124.17 ¥ | +106.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,666.67 ¥ | 8,601.59 ¥ | +134.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 140,000.00 ¥ | 199,800.00 ¥ | +42.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 366.33 ¥ | 439.96 ¥ | +20.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 309.67 ¥ | 267.29 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 675.00 ¥ | 548.07 ¥ | -18.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 350.00 ¥ | 787.56 ¥ | +125.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,000.00 ¥ | 7,307.69 ¥ | +143.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,025.00 ¥ | 3,785.00 ¥ | +86.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,875.00 ¥ | 20,684.62 ¥ | +252.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,875.00 ¥ | 9,906.25 ¥ | +155.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,038.65 ¥ | 11,484.65 ¥ | +90.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,135.45 ¥ | 6,150.90 ¥ | +96.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Xiamen Edit |
Shanghai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,838.86 ¥ | 10,702.27 ¥ | +121.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.26 | 4.75 | -9.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 26 | 234 |
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