Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 24% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 34% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Shanghai | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47元 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 ($5.82) | $9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 ($2.36) | $4.58 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 ($2.79) | $1.02 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23元 ($3.31) | $2.82 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 ($1.59) | $3.10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 ($9) | $5.89 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 ($2.36) | $3.87 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 ($0.91) | $1.82 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 ($0.90) | $2.86 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 ($15) | $13 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 ($1.21) | $2.12 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 ($2.55) | $2.47 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 28% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,427元 ($2,888) | $2,410 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,886元 ($1,539) | $1,904 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478元 ($68) | $230 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,193元 ($1,158) | $1,535 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,417元 ($624) | $1,159 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292元 ($41) | $132 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 ($17) | $74 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,419元 ($201) | $283 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 629元 ($89) | $137 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51元 ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52元 ($7) | $18 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 534元 ($76) | $52 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 255元 ($36) | $43 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 619元 ($87) | $84 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 884元 ($125) | $127 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 19% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,024元 ($23,189) | $27,916 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 ($1.20) | $0.90 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 ($29) | $38 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 ($6) | $17 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 6% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39元 ($5.45) | $5.77 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 ($4.72) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 730元 ($103) | $112 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 ($9) | $6 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 ($7) | $2.66 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 ($5.75) | $3.82 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 ($1.59) | $2.83 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 ($1.83) | $1.25 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113元 ($16) | $20 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 28% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 326元 ($46) | $42 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118元 ($17) | $27 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,445元 ($204) | $168 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 333元 ($47) | $65 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 86元 ($12) | $12 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 ($4.11) | $4.84 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 ($2.12) | $4.78 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,141元 ($444) | $446 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 ($0.03) | $0.35 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 448元 ($63) | $36 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 ($3.51) | $8 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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