Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 32% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 13% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80元 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47元 (€6) | €9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (€1.86) | €4.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23元 (€3.18) | €0.90 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22元 (€3.07) | €2.06 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15元 (€2.00) | €1.68 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 79元 (€11) | €5.68 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18元 (€2.49) | €1.59 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.98) | €1.17 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.86) | €0.83 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 172元 (€24) | €6 | + 290% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (€1.40) | €1.43 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (€2.11) | €0.77 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 97% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,200元 (€2,501) | €819 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,567元 (€1,452) | €543 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504元 (€69) | €98 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,570元 (€1,315) | €517 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,073元 (€835) | €367 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255元 (€35) | €58 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 134元 (€18) | €27 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,516元 (€208) | €388 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 653元 (€90) | €95 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (€9) | €5.47 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49元 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 18% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 584元 (€80) | €87 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 274元 (€38) | €29 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 687元 (€94) | €81 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 871元 (€120) | €85 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 12% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 174,334元 (€23,960) | €21,899 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (€1.17) | €1.83 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177元 (€24) | €24 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 54元 (€7) | €17 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 69% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (€4.53) | €5.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (€4.59) | €3.77 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 730元 (€100) | €43 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (€9) | €3.93 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (€7) | €3.06 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43元 (€5.98) | €3.36 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (€1.54) | €1.31 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (€1.78) | €2.13 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (€13) | €13 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 37% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293元 (€40) | €32 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 103元 (€14) | €15 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,380元 (€190) | €54 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 605元 (€83) | €38 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80元 (€11) | €9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (€5.18) | €2.70 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38元 (€5.17) | €3.27 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,141元 (€432) | €431 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (€0.03) | €0.16 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 730元 (€100) | €48 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26元 (€3.60) | €5.12 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 522 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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