Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Beijing are 8.8% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Beijing are 10.6% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 13.3% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 6.3% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 15.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 30.5% 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 | 240.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 9.00 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 18.00 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.05 ¥ | 26.78 ¥ | +2.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.78 ¥ | 3.61 ¥ | -4.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | -1.0 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 66.21 ¥ | 54.15 ¥ | -18.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.81 ¥ | 9.55 ¥ | -25.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.56 ¥ | 3.63 ¥ | +2.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.15 ¥ | 12.74 ¥ | -3.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 59.01 ¥ | 42.74 ¥ | -27.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.74 ¥ | 10.47 ¥ | -10.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 41.39 ¥ | 33.89 ¥ | -18.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.41 ¥ | 6.67 ¥ | -9.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.47 ¥ | 5.69 ¥ | +4.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.56 ¥ | 6.21 ¥ | -5.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.01 ¥ | 4.08 ¥ | -18.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.13 ¥ | 2.61 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.56 ¥ | 3.31 ¥ | -6.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.48 ¥ | 6.08 ¥ | -6.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.13 ¥ | 3.59 ¥ | -13.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 72.50 ¥ | -27.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.24 ¥ | 6.32 ¥ | +1.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.31 ¥ | 13.83 ¥ | +3.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 26.00 ¥ | +4.0 % |
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 ¥ | -18.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 95.00 ¥ | +58.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.12 ¥ | 31.44 ¥ | -2.1 % |
| 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) | 130,240.00 ¥ | 142,442.86 ¥ | +9.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 426.76 ¥ | 398.18 ¥ | -6.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.40 ¥ | 71.32 ¥ | -24.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 136.94 ¥ | 100.75 ¥ | -26.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 541.99 ¥ | 448.83 ¥ | -17.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 124.17 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +63.8 % |
| 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 | 8,601.59 ¥ | 5,945.42 ¥ | -30.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 199,800.00 ¥ | 188,809.52 ¥ | -5.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 455.16 ¥ | 475.62 ¥ | +4.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 261.73 ¥ | 254.28 ¥ | -2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 550.97 ¥ | 623.08 ¥ | +13.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 787.56 ¥ | 812.98 ¥ | +3.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,280.00 ¥ | 6,949.14 ¥ | -4.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,728.57 ¥ | 4,089.78 ¥ | +9.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,684.62 ¥ | 16,192.31 ¥ | -21.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,906.25 ¥ | 8,846.15 ¥ | -10.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,484.65 ¥ | 9,608.32 ¥ | -16.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,150.90 ¥ | 5,333.36 ¥ | -13.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,702.27 ¥ | 12,487.24 ¥ | +16.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.75 | 4.36 | -8.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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