- Cost of Living
- China
- China
- Shanghai
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 10% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 | 元10 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,613 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元740 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元27 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元20 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元174 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元899 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,265 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 972 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 10% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元48,216
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元44,000
in Aksu.
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