Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Guilin 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Guilin are 75.7% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guilin are 43.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Groceries Prices | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ¥30.00 | ¥15.00 | -50.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ¥200.00 | ¥100.00 | -50.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥35.00 | ¥20.00 | -42.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥8.00 | ¥5.50 | -31.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥15.00 | ¥10.00 | -33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥21.96 | ¥14.00 | -36.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥3.84 | ¥2.75 | -28.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥2.32 | ¥2.00 | -13.7 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥14.38 | ¥10.00 | -30.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥11.16 | ¥7.71 | -30.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥3.31 | ¥1.97 | -40.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥12.66 | ¥12.00 | -5.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥51.44 | ¥13.61 | -73.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥9.53 | ¥7.26 | -23.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥39.53 | ¥34.02 | -13.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥7.50 | ¥4.54 | -39.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥5.73 | ¥3.63 | -36.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥5.68 | ¥3.18 | -44.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥5.43 | ¥2.72 | -49.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥2.51 | ¥1.81 | -27.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥2.88 | ¥1.81 | -37.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥3.92 | ? | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥4.55 | ¥3.00 | -34.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥80.00 | ? | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥6.07 | ¥5.50 | -9.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥11.29 | ? | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥20.00 | ¥20.00 | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥4.00 | ¥2.00 | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥200.00 | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥15.00 | ¥9.00 | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥4.83 | ¥3.22 | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥60.00 | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥8.35 | ¥7.94 | -4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥129,900.00 | ¥80,000.00 | -38.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥116,492.31 | ¥120,000.00 | +3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥428.03 | ¥163.75 | -61.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥60.68 | ¥33.33 | -45.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥76.62 | ¥50.00 | -34.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥503.80 | ¥250.00 | -50.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥115.13 | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥60.00 | ¥35.00 | -41.7 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥9,316.67 | ? | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥185,625.00 | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥310.44 | ¥80.00 | -74.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥267.31 | ? | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥488.00 | ¥200.00 | -59.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥689.14 | ¥300.00 | -56.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥6,362.96 | ¥1,500.00 | -76.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥3,946.15 | ¥1,000.00 | -74.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥16,403.85 | ¥3,500.00 | -78.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥8,295.45 | ¥2,500.00 | -69.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥8,913.97 | ¥843.09 | -90.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥4,229.98 | ¥371.61 | -91.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Guilin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥11,449.03 | ¥3,266.67 | -71.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.21 | 3.00 | -6.5 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2026 | 25 December 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 184 | 3 | |
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Cities near Shanghai: | Cost of Living in Jiuting | 13.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiading District | 19.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fengxian District | 25.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taicang, Suzhou, Jiangsu | 32.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiashan | 51.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suzhou | 60.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiaxing | 61.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Changshu | 63.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nantong | 78.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhangjiagang | 81.62 miles |