- Cost of Living
- China
- Spain
- Shanghai
- Palma de Mallorca
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Shanghai (China) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 9% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元69 (€8.76) | €13 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (€3.53) | €6.85 | 48% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元25 (€3.15) | €3.21 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16.95 (€2.14) | €0.95 | 125% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14.69 (€1.85) | €1.57 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11.80 (€1.49) | €2.10 | 29% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元70 (€8.88) | €6.50 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14.80 (€1.87) | €1.50 | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元11.22 (€1.42) | €2.80 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6.79 (€0.86) | €1.02 | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (€18.69) | €6.58 | 184% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.97 (€1.01) | €1.97 | 49% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14.82 (€1.87) | €1.30 | 44% |
| Housing | 17% | ||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 17% more expensive than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元11,033 (€1,392) | €897 | 55% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元500 (€63) | €151 | 58% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元165 (€21) | €39 | 47% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,538 (€572) | €650 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元888 (€112) | €99 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (€4.36) | €5 | 13% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元22 (€2.72) | €11.50 | 76% |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 10% more expensive than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元654 (€82) | €125 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元363 (€46) | €28 | 66% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元619 (€78) | €74 | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元663 (€84) | €80 | 5% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 12% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元205,000 (€25,859) | €24,913 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8.58 (€1.08) | €1.47 | 27% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元196 (€25) | €31 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元39 (€4.97) | €23 | 78% |
| Personal Care | 16% | ||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 16% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元46 (€5.82) | €12.08 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 (€3.90) | €3.50 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元31 (€3.96) | €2.75 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (€4.92) | €3.25 | 51% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元14.89 (€1.88) | €1.65 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14.35 (€1.81) | €2.40 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元95 (€12.04) | €13.25 | 9% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元235 (€30) | €29 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元175 (€22) | €15 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元883 (€111) | €50 | 123% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元517 (€65) | €47 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元75 (€9.41) | €9.33 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (€4.11) | €2.99 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元41 (€5.20) | €2.11 | 147% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,116 (€141) | €110 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.87 (€0.11) | €0.08 | 37% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元575 (€73) | €63 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.56 (€2.22) | €4.33 | 49% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,924 prices entered by 287 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,233
(元25,633)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,125
in Palma de Mallorca.