Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 7% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47元 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (€5.51) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (€2.24) | €3.99 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 (€2.72) | €1.26 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22元 (€2.99) | €3.08 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (€1.51) | €2.45 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (€8) | €5.20 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (€2.24) | €2.18 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (€0.86) | €1.58 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.87) | €0.98 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (€14) | €5.56 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12元 (€1.61) | €1.97 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 (€2.42) | €1.22 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 66% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,533元 (€2,752) | €1,069 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,864元 (€1,456) | €706 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504元 (€68) | €153 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,055元 (€1,080) | €522 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,352元 (€583) | €425 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276元 (€37) | €109 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (€16) | €21 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,516元 (€203) | €448 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 653元 (€88) | €92 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (€8) | €4.89 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49元 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 6% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 528元 (€71) | €77 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 253元 (€34) | €37 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 617元 (€83) | €86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 883元 (€118) | €112 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 50% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,781元 (€22,086) | €22,774 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (€1.14) | €1.58 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (€28) | €79 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (€5.74) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 75% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (€4.41) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (€4.48) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 730元 (€98) | €45 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (€8) | €3.41 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (€6) | €2.01 | + 223% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43元 (€5.83) | €2.40 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (€1.50) | €1.24 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (€1.74) | €1.14 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293元 (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118元 (€16) | €23 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,380元 (€185) | €51 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 351元 (€47) | €49 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80元 (€11) | €7 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (€3.94) | €2.86 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (€1.60) | €2.98 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,141元 (€421) | €677 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (€0.03) | €0.10 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 449元 (€60) | €29 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (€3.42) | €5.73 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 512 prices entered by 37 different people.
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