Cost of living in Changchun, China vs Shanghai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 33% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36元 | 78元 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 | 36元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 | 21元 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 | 17元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 | 19元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13元 | 12元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 107元 | 64元 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 | 17元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.67元 | 7元 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.53元 | 5.67元 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148元 | 152元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.96元 | 8元 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 | 16元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 63% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,258元 | 19,190元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,588元 | 11,586元 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300元 | 369元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,730元 | 10,220元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,404元 | 6,412元 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 475元 | 216元 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180元 | 113元 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 | 2,437元 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300元 | 553元 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 | 47元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 | 40元 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 54% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 157元 | 617元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 179元 | 241元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299元 | 773元 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150元 | 1,123元 | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 26% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000元 | 191,648元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11元 | 7元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70元 | 233元 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 | 47元 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 40% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18元 | 24元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15元 | 36元 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 | 874元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 | 63元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 | 49元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46元 | 41元 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 | 10元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 | 19元 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20元 | 125元 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 35% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97元 | 252元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 138元 | 115元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200元 | 1,584元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191元 | 606元 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34元 | 98元 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 | 36元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 | 42元 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,359元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00元 | 0.46元 | + 334% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 321元 | 612元 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17元 | 22元 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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