Price Rankings for Shanghai, China

Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Shanghai, China. To get more information about prices displayed on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Shanghai.

World Ranking

9^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 286 Cities in the World.
18^th Cheapest Chicken Fillets (1kg) (Markets) out of 344 Cities in the World.
23^th Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 329 Cities in the World.

16^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 344 Cities in the World.
42^th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 343 Cities in the World.
10^th Most Expensive Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 297 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 72 Cities in Asia
2^nd Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 69 Cities in Asia
7^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 74 Cities in Asia

5^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 83 Cities in Asia
9^th Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 83 Cities in Asia
2^nd Most Expensive International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 74 Cities in Asia

Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Eggs (regular) (12) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 6 Cities in Eastern Asia
2^nd Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in Eastern Asia

2^nd Most Expensive International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 12 Cities in Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 12 Cities in Eastern Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 12 Cities in Eastern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	31.48 ¥	Very Low	299^th/344	50^th/83	6^th/12
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	258.19 ¥	Low	246^th/342	28^th/82	5^th/12
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	38.00 ¥	Very Low	273^th/327	46^th/78	6^th/12
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	10.00 ¥	Very Low	300^th/329	59^th/71	7^th/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	20.00 ¥	Very Low	250^th/311	48^th/64	7^th/12
Cappuccino (regular)	24.92 ¥	Moderate	156^th/344	25^th/83	5^th/12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.86 ¥	Very Low	304^th/344	49^th/83	7^th/12
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.32 ¥	Very Low	299^th/344	46^th/83	7^th/12
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	60.37 ¥	Very High	16^th/344	5^th/83	4^th/12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	12.83 ¥	Moderate	142^th/344	11^st/83	6^th/12
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.61 ¥	Very Low	300^th/343	55^th/83	10^th/12
Eggs (regular) (12)	11.35 ¥	Very Low	299^th/344	57^th/83	12^th/12
Local Cheese (1 lb)	51.14 ¥	Very High	42^th/343	11^st/82	5^th/11
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	10.56 ¥	Very Low	327^th/344	70^th/83	11^st/12
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	35.96 ¥	Low	219^th/342	38^th/82	9^th/12
Apples (1 lb)	7.29 ¥	Moderate	202^th/344	44^th/83	7^th/12
Banana (1 lb)	5.44 ¥	Moderate	162^th/344	36^th/83	8^th/12
Oranges (1 lb)	6.05 ¥	Moderate	188^th/341	28^th/83	8^th/12
Tomato (1 lb)	4.85 ¥	Low	266^th/341	34^th/83	8^th/12
Potato (1 lb)	2.79 ¥	Low	256^th/342	36^th/83	7^th/12
Onion (1 lb)	3.62 ¥	Low	229^th/344	32^th/83	8^th/12
Lettuce (1 head)	5.50 ¥	Very Low	281^st/341	48^th/83	8^th/12
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	4.08 ¥	Low	258^th/344	37^th/83	10^th/12
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	90.00 ¥	High	92^th/328	21^st/69	5^th/12
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	5.99 ¥	Very Low	307^th/329	71^st/72	11^st/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	11.40 ¥	Very Low	280^th/323	68^th/69	10^th/11
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	25.00 ¥	Low	210^th/286	43^th/74	7^th/10
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	4.00 ¥	Low	236^th/309	39^th/75	6^th/11
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	250.00 ¥	Moderate	133^th/224	17^th/53	5^th/8
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	16.00 ¥	Moderate	104^th/221	19^th/71	5^th/12
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	4.59 ¥	Low	140^th/177	38^th/64	7^th/11
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	60.00 ¥	Moderate	70^th/124	9^th/45	6^th/8
Gasoline (1 gallon)	31.19 ¥	Low	229^th/344	50^th/83	9^th/12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	146,900.00 ¥	Very Low	146^th/171	33^th/46	6^th/6
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	127,760.75 ¥	Very Low	278^th/286	68^th/74	7^th/11
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	390.82 ¥	Very Low	299^th/342	59^th/83	10^th/12
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	76.39 ¥	Low	251^st/344	40^th/83	9^th/12
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	107.27 ¥	Low	268^th/344	43^th/83	7^th/12
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	414.43 ¥	Very High	63^th/339	25^th/82	5^th/12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	134.59 ¥	Moderate	111^st/243	23^th/71	4^th/11
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	60.00 ¥	Moderate	183^th/320	23^th/77	5^th/12
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	8,473.33 ¥	Very High	56^th/282	3^rd/75	2^nd/12
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	220,208.33 ¥	Very High	11^st/206	2^nd/74	2^nd/12
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	440.54 ¥	Moderate	168^th/332	21^st/81	4^th/12
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	275.36 ¥	Low	196^th/323	37^th/81	6^th/12
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	565.09 ¥	Very Low	271^st/338	52^th/83	7^th/12
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	726.30 ¥	Moderate	177^th/326	21^st/79	6^th/12
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	6,818.57 ¥	Moderate	139^th/343	12^th/83	3^rd/12
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	3,757.14 ¥	Moderate	191^st/343	20^th/82	3^rd/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	18,537.14 ¥	High	75^th/341	9^th/83	3^rd/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	8,625.00 ¥	Moderate	143^th/341	16^th/82	4^th/12
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	10,621.53 ¥	Very High	10^th/297	5^th/73	3^rd/12
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	5,385.33 ¥	Very High	17^th/290	6^th/69	3^rd/12
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	12,265.93 ¥	Moderate	168^th/341	21^st/82	6^th/12
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.90	Very Low	291^st/326	68^th/73	9^th/12

Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Shanghai, China. To get more information about prices displayed on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Shanghai.

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