Cost of living in Shanghai, China vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Shanghai (China) is 35% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78元 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (€4.66) | €6 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (€2.64) | €2.68 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (€2.15) | €0.66 | + 225% | |
12 eggs, large | 19元 (€2.44) | €1.79 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (€1.48) | €1.13 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (€8) | €3.70 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (€2.21) | €1.20 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.86) | €1.14 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.67元 (€0.73) | €1.12 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152元 (€19) | €4.38 | + 344% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€0.99) | €1.81 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (€2.03) | €0.78 | + 161% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in Shanghai (China) is 123% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,190元 (€2,456) | €593 | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,586元 (€1,483) | €411 | + 261% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 369元 (€47) | €113 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,220元 (€1,308) | €435 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,412元 (€821) | €342 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216元 (€28) | €70 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (€14) | €18 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,437元 (€312) | €405 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (€6) | €4.94 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (€5.16) | €7 | - 26% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 19% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617元 (€79) | €76 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 241元 (€31) | €27 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 773元 (€99) | €93 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,123元 (€144) | €67 | + 114% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 17% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 191,648元 (€24,525) | €25,715 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.92) | €1.39 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (€30) | €33 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 42% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24元 (€3.12) | €6 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (€4.61) | €7 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 874元 (€112) | €57 | + 97% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 63元 (€8) | €3.88 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (€6) | €3.81 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (€5.26) | €4.09 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.32) | €1.05 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19元 (€2.48) | €2.71 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125元 (€16) | €11 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 33% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 252元 (€32) | €25 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 115元 (€15) | €13 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,584元 (€203) | €41 | + 393% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 606元 (€78) | €32 | + 144% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 98元 (€12) | €4.96 | + 152% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (€4.62) | €1.40 | + 230% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42元 (€5.39) | €2.57 | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (€430) | €528 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.46元 (€0.06) | €0.24 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 612元 (€78) | €44 | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (€2.87) | €4.44 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,620 (20,473元) in Shanghai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Aveiro.
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