- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Shanghai
- Orlando
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Shanghai (China) and Orlando (United States)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 7% cheaper than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元70 ($11.37) | $11.60 | 2% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 ($4.57) | $6.15 | 26% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元25 ($4.07) | $4.14 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17.24 ($2.81) | $3.11 | 10% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14.69 ($2.39) | $2.24 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11.80 ($1.92) | $3.80 | 49% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元70 ($11.46) | $4.64 | 147% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14.80 ($2.41) | $3.55 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元11.22 ($1.83) | $3.69 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6.70 ($1.09) | $1.97 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元145 ($24) | $12.08 | 95% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.97 ($1.30) | $1.77 | 27% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15.11 ($2.46) | $1.86 | 32% |
| Housing | 9% | ||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 9% more expensive than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元10,903 ($1,775) | $1,293 | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元500 ($81) | $171 | 52% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元165 ($27) | $45 | 41% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,538 ($739) | $548 | 35% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元954 ($155) | $116 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 ($5.63) | $10.29 | 45% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元22 ($3.52) | $19.57 | 82% |
| Clothes | 52% | ||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 52% more expensive than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元654 ($106) | $41 | 160% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元363 ($59) | $45 | 31% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元619 ($101) | $67 | 51% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元684 ($111) | $84 | 33% |
| Transportation | 9% | ||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 9% cheaper than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元205,000 ($33,369) | $21,571 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8.11 ($1.32) | $0.97 | 36% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元196 ($32) | $58 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元39 ($6.41) | $24 | 74% |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 6% more expensive than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元46 ($7.50) | $7.31 | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 ($5.03) | $5.14 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元31 ($5.11) | $3.23 | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 ($6.35) | $5.05 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元14.89 ($2.42) | $3.28 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14.35 ($2.34) | $2.75 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元95 ($15.54) | $17.44 | 11% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 13% more expensive than in Orlando (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元238 ($39) | $34 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元182 ($30) | $20 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元883 ($144) | $174 | 18% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元516 ($84) | $72 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元75 ($12.20) | $7.63 | 60% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 ($5.25) | $3.61 | 46% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元41 ($6.71) | $3.40 | 97% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,116 ($182) | $154 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.87 ($0.14) | $0.43 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元575 ($94) | $41 | 126% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.56 ($2.86) | $6.16 | 54% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,984 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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