Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 14% cheaper than in Florence (Italy)
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Shanghai (China) is 37% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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Shanghai | Florence | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35元 (€4.58) | €15 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (€5.28) | €11 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (€1.56) | €4.90 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (€2.26) | €1.27 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | 20元 (€2.55) | €3.81 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15元 (€1.93) | €2.43 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (€2.17) | €2.72 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.86) | €1.79 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (€0.82) | €1.34 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81元 (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (€1.11) | €1.82 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (€1.87) | €1.38 | + 35% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Shanghai (China) is 17% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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Shanghai | Florence | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,995元 (€2,461) | €1,218 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,640元 (€1,119) | €1,069 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 414元 (€54) | €148 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,422元 (€962) | €879 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,813元 (€494) | €627 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 287元 (€37) | €95 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 118元 (€15) | €26 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,630元 (€211) | €341 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 717元 (€93) | €120 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55元 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 428元 (€55) | €50 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 283元 (€37) | €36 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (€72) | €81 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 691元 (€89) | €110 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 30% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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Shanghai | Florence | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 146,654元 (€18,998) | €25,410 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€1.08) | €1.75 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 249元 (€32) | €40 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46元 (€6.00) | €20 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 7% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (€5.19) | €8 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28元 (€3.64) | €11 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 641元 (€83) | €69 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (€5.25) | €3.14 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 49元 (€6) | €2.98 | + 112% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (€1.57) | €2.04 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (€2.14) | €2.01 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 105元 (€14) | €19 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 17% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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Shanghai | Florence | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 357元 (€46) | €43 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 116元 (€15) | €20 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,600元 (€207) | €112 | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261元 (€34) | €89 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 87元 (€11) | €11 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (€4.67) | €2.31 | + 102% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (€1.50) | €5.29 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,233元 (€419) | €493 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94元 (€0.12) | €0.15 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 475元 (€61) | €56 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (€3.21) | €5.50 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 265 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 06, 2024.
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