Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Beijing is 5.2% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Beijing is 8.4% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 14.4% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 6.2% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 9.3% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 1.5% higher than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 39.08 ¥ | 41.50 ¥ | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 8.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 18.00 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 25.35 ¥ | 25.77 ¥ | +1.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.71 ¥ | 3.61 ¥ | -2.7 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.25 ¥ | 2.24 ¥ | -0.6 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 16.78 ¥ | 13.36 ¥ | -20.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 13.83 ¥ | 10.14 ¥ | -26.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 7.97 ¥ | 8.75 ¥ | +9.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.90 ¥ | 11.96 ¥ | +0.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 111.19 ¥ | 102.87 ¥ | -7.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 24.48 ¥ | 23.94 ¥ | -2.2 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 80.05 ¥ | 73.04 ¥ | -8.8 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 16.08 ¥ | 14.53 ¥ | -9.6 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 11.45 ¥ | 11.27 ¥ | -1.6 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 14.30 ¥ | 13.75 ¥ | -3.9 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 11.64 ¥ | 9.23 ¥ | -20.7 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 6.86 ¥ | 5.70 ¥ | -16.9 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 7.52 ¥ | 7.20 ¥ | -4.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.02 ¥ | 5.55 ¥ | -7.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.91 ¥ | 3.68 ¥ | -5.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 ¥ | 58.00 ¥ | -27.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.68 ¥ | 6.18 ¥ | +8.7 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 10.82 ¥ | 13.08 ¥ | +20.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 24.50 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +2.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | -18.8 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 ¥ | 2.50 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 85.00 ¥ | +41.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 8.34 ¥ | 8.28 ¥ | -0.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 149,800.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +0.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 127,376.47 ¥ | 129,750.00 ¥ | +1.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 400.54 ¥ | 391.15 ¥ | -2.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 82.35 ¥ | 66.91 ¥ | -18.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 120.65 ¥ | 95.42 ¥ | -20.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 394.01 ¥ | 470.41 ¥ | +19.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 134.06 ¥ | 178.50 ¥ | +33.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,865.33 ¥ | 5,577.56 ¥ | -37.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 219,318.18 ¥ | 160,555.56 ¥ | -26.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 410.44 ¥ | 450.27 ¥ | +9.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 276.08 ¥ | 256.31 ¥ | -7.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 545.13 ¥ | 592.40 ¥ | +8.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 695.61 ¥ | 768.38 ¥ | +10.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,356.25 ¥ | 6,680.90 ¥ | -9.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,805.88 ¥ | 3,537.65 ¥ | -7.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 18,979.41 ¥ | 15,718.75 ¥ | -17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,185.19 ¥ | 7,727.27 ¥ | -15.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 113,981.50 ¥ | 105,659.16 ¥ | -7.3 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 62,896.55 ¥ | 50,079.34 ¥ | -20.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,127.35 ¥ | 12,214.23 ¥ | -7.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.26 | 4.08 | -4.2 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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