- Cost of Living
- China
- Belgium
- Shanghai
- Brussels
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Shanghai (China) and Brussels (Belgium)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 27% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元69 (€8.76) | €16.47 | 47% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (€3.53) | €7.55 | 53% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元25 (€3.15) | €4.97 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16.95 (€2.14) | €1.19 | 80% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14.69 (€1.85) | €3.14 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11.80 (€1.49) | €2.69 | 45% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元70 (€8.88) | €5.43 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14.80 (€1.87) | €2.35 | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元11.22 (€1.42) | €2.27 | 38% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6.79 (€0.86) | €0.92 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (€18.69) | €7.79 | 140% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.97 (€1.01) | €2.07 | 51% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14.82 (€1.87) | €1.53 | 22% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 5% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元11,033 (€1,392) | €1,255 | 11% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元500 (€63) | €135 | 53% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元165 (€21) | €39 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,538 (€572) | €630 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元888 (€112) | €126 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (€4.36) | €8.70 | 50% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元22 (€2.72) | €8.72 | 69% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 3% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元654 (€82) | €83 | 0% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元363 (€46) | €44 | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元619 (€78) | €82 | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元663 (€84) | €110 | 24% |
| Transportation | 26% | ||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 26% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元205,000 (€25,859) | €22,349 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8.58 (€1.08) | €1.61 | 33% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元196 (€25) | €46 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元39 (€4.97) | €20 | 75% |
| Personal Care | 12% | ||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 12% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元46 (€5.82) | €8.36 | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 (€3.90) | €4.75 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元31 (€3.96) | €3.23 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (€4.92) | €3.76 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元14.89 (€1.88) | €2.01 | 7% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14.35 (€1.81) | €2.29 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元95 (€12.04) | €18.85 | 36% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 4% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元235 (€30) | €41 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元175 (€22) | €18.21 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元883 (€111) | €77 | 45% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元517 (€65) | €68 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元75 (€9.41) | €7.78 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (€4.11) | €3.02 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元41 (€5.20) | €2.33 | 123% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,116 (€141) | €144 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.87 (€0.11) | €0.23 | 53% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元575 (€73) | €65 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.56 (€2.22) | €5.07 | 56% |
| TOTAL | 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,116 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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