Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Beijing is 5.0% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Beijing is 6.2% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 8.5% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 1.3% higher than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 10.4% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 13.1% 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 | 200.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 8.50 ¥ | -15.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 19.00 ¥ | -5.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 25.17 ¥ | 25.89 ¥ | +2.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.60 ¥ | 3.80 ¥ | +5.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 ¥ | 2.27 ¥ | +7.9 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 65.64 ¥ | 53.34 ¥ | -18.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.77 ¥ | 9.43 ¥ | -26.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.61 ¥ | 3.84 ¥ | +6.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 11.93 ¥ | 12.59 ¥ | +5.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.65 ¥ | 44.08 ¥ | -19.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.24 ¥ | 10.75 ¥ | -4.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 37.48 ¥ | 34.17 ¥ | -8.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.46 ¥ | 6.97 ¥ | -6.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.31 ¥ | 5.76 ¥ | +8.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.51 ¥ | 6.38 ¥ | -2.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.87 ¥ | 4.17 ¥ | -14.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.05 ¥ | 2.66 ¥ | -12.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.48 ¥ | 3.69 ¥ | +6.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.90 ¥ | 5.66 ¥ | -4.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.07 ¥ | 3.69 ¥ | -9.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 90.00 ¥ | 69.00 ¥ | -23.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.97 ¥ | 6.62 ¥ | +10.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.88 ¥ | 13.90 ¥ | +17.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
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 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 85.00 ¥ | +41.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 31.55 ¥ | 31.44 ¥ | -0.3 % |
| 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) | 131,306.67 ¥ | 132,484.21 ¥ | +0.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 408.79 ¥ | 399.70 ¥ | -2.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 86.15 ¥ | 71.19 ¥ | -17.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 126.88 ¥ | 100.39 ¥ | -20.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 486.08 ¥ | 445.75 ¥ | -8.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 131.79 ¥ | 196.88 ¥ | +49.4 % |
| 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 | 9,210.61 ¥ | 5,109.45 ¥ | -44.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 219,375.00 ¥ | 164,444.44 ¥ | -25.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 414.81 ¥ | 470.67 ¥ | +13.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 263.65 ¥ | 262.27 ¥ | -0.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 540.56 ¥ | 610.34 ¥ | +12.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 688.05 ¥ | 820.72 ¥ | +19.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,000.00 ¥ | 7,037.24 ¥ | +0.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,755.56 ¥ | 3,996.69 ¥ | +6.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,693.33 ¥ | 16,655.17 ¥ | -15.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,275.00 ¥ | 8,647.06 ¥ | -6.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,801.23 ¥ | 9,766.23 ¥ | -9.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,971.37 ¥ | 5,332.64 ¥ | -10.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,428.05 ¥ | 13,189.17 ¥ | +6.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.61 | 4.33 | -5.9 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Changshu | 64.40 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Jiangyin | 96.30 miles |
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