Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 50% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 17% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47元 (381 ден) | 645 ден | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (334 ден) | 313 ден | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (135 ден) | 208 ден | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 (160 ден) | 73 ден | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23元 (190 ден) | 121 ден | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (91 ден) | 77 ден | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (495 ден) | 235 ден | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (135 ден) | 45 ден | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (52 ден) | 46 ден | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (52 ден) | 55 ден | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (861 ден) | 419 ден | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (70 ден) | 81 ден | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 (146 ден) | 38 ден | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 162% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,427元 (165,777 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,886元 (88,348 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478元 (3,878 ден) | 7,375 ден | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,193元 (66,487 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,417元 (35,845 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292元 (2,372 ден) | 4,640 ден | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (953 ден) | 947 ден | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,419元 (11,517 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 629元 (5,102 ден) | 5,432 ден | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51元 (412 ден) | 406 ден | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52元 (418 ден) | 351 ден | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 33% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 534元 (4,337 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 255元 (2,067 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 619元 (5,021 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 884元 (7,173 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,024元 (1,331,147 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (69 ден) | 73 ден | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (1,669 ден) | 1,603 ден | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (348 ден) | 365 ден | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 135% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39元 (313 ден) | 213 ден | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (271 ден) | 251 ден | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 730元 (5,920 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 445% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (503 ден) | 163 ден | + 209% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (386 ден) | 178 ден | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (330 ден) | 193 ден | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (91 ден) | 44 ден | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (105 ден) | 86 ден | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113元 (917 ден) | 250 ден | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 37% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 326元 (2,644 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118元 (961 ден) | 614 ден | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,445元 (11,727 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 936% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 333元 (2,703 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 86元 (702 ден) | 289 ден | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (236 ден) | 91 ден | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (121 ден) | 123 ден | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,141元 (25,489 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (1.62 ден) | 5.02 ден | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 448元 (3,637 ден) | 2,986 ден | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (201 ден) | 139 ден | + 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 658 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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