Cost of living in Shanghai, China vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76元 (kr72) | kr136 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (kr35) | kr67 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (kr19) | kr29 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (kr16) | kr8 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (kr17) | kr26 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (kr11) | kr22 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (kr61) | kr63 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (kr16) | kr18 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (kr6) | kr10 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.14元 (kr4.87) | kr11 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (kr126) | kr79 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (kr7) | kr19 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (kr14) | kr11 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 21% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,521元 (kr18,505) | kr8,536 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,559元 (kr10,958) | kr5,788 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402元 (kr381) | kr1,220 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,032元 (kr10,458) | kr5,337 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,818元 (kr5,515) | kr3,926 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 243元 (kr231) | kr1,589 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92元 (kr87) | kr188 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,418元 (kr2,292) | kr3,570 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (kr524) | kr710 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49元 (kr46) | kr57 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (kr39) | kr154 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617元 (kr585) | kr786 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (kr238) | kr244 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 738元 (kr700) | kr727 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,002元 (kr950) | kr1,206 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 47% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 175,109元 (kr166,001) | kr301,099 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (kr7) | kr10 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 237元 (kr225) | kr386 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46元 (kr44) | kr255 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 5% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24元 (kr23) | kr58 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (kr34) | kr73 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 902元 (kr855) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53元 (kr50) | kr58 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (kr47) | kr28 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (kr36) | kr29 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (kr9) | kr13 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19元 (kr18) | kr16 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 129元 (kr122) | kr176 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 252元 (kr239) | kr344 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118元 (kr112) | kr191 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,412元 (kr1,339) | kr475 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549元 (kr520) | kr616 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95元 (kr90) | kr77 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (kr34) | kr41 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42元 (kr40) | kr33 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (kr3,184) | kr3,258 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.46元 (kr0.44) | kr0.93 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 612元 (kr580) | kr230 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (kr21) | kr42 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 356 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr22,799 (24,050元) in Shanghai.
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