Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Qingdao, Shandong 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Qingdao, Shandong are 5.7% lower than in Shanghai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Qingdao, Shandong are 29.7% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Rent Prices in Qingdao, Shandong are 64.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Qingdao, Shandong are 30.5% lower than in Shanghai | |
| Groceries Prices in Qingdao, Shandong are 8.9% higher than in Shanghai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Qingdao, Shandong is 25.8% lower than in Shanghai | |
Restaurants | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ¥ | 20.50 ¥ | -31.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 ¥ | 150.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.00 ¥ | 33.00 ¥ | -13.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 ¥ | 6.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | -35.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.53 ¥ | 21.94 ¥ | -17.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.80 ¥ | 3.35 ¥ | -12.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 ¥ | 1.93 ¥ | -13.4 % |
Markets | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 68.69 ¥ | 54.76 ¥ | -20.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 12.81 ¥ | 14.52 ¥ | +13.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.60 ¥ | 3.63 ¥ | +0.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.14 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | -1.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 55.84 ¥ | 72.57 ¥ | +30.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.74 ¥ | 14.34 ¥ | +22.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 40.83 ¥ | 42.06 ¥ | +3.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.34 ¥ | 5.33 ¥ | -27.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.39 ¥ | 6.35 ¥ | +17.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.38 ¥ | 8.32 ¥ | +30.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.00 ¥ | 6.65 ¥ | +33.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.13 ¥ | 2.72 ¥ | -13.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.45 ¥ | 3.02 ¥ | -12.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.48 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | -22.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 4.13 ¥ | 4.25 ¥ | +2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 100.00 ¥ | 99.00 ¥ | -1.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.19 ¥ | 5.32 ¥ | -14.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.15 ¥ | 15.33 ¥ | +16.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 ¥ | 28.00 ¥ | +12.0 % |
Transportation | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ¥ | 2.50 ¥ | -37.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 ¥ | 120.00 ¥ | -52.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 16.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ¥ | 3.38 ¥ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 32.12 ¥ | 32.82 ¥ | +2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 150,000.00 ¥ | 120,000.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 130,971.43 ¥ | 116,666.67 ¥ | -10.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 419.73 ¥ | 350.00 ¥ | -16.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 94.40 ¥ | 128.00 ¥ | +35.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 134.54 ¥ | 76.67 ¥ | -43.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 541.99 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | -53.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 124.17 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +61.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ¥ | 55.00 ¥ | -8.3 % |
Childcare | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,601.59 ¥ | 4,100.00 ¥ | -52.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 199,800.00 ¥ | 433,333.33 ¥ | +116.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 439.96 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | +13.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 267.29 ¥ | 300.00 ¥ | +12.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 548.07 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | +9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 787.56 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | +1.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,307.69 ¥ | 2,000.00 ¥ | -72.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,785.00 ¥ | 1,150.00 ¥ | -69.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,684.62 ¥ | 6,550.00 ¥ | -68.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,906.25 ¥ | 5,000.00 ¥ | -49.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,484.65 ¥ | 3,483.84 ¥ | -69.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,150.90 ¥ | 1,811.59 ¥ | -70.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shanghai Edit |
Qingdao, Shandong Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,899.42 ¥ | 5,685.71 ¥ | -47.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.73 | 4.85 | +2.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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