Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 72% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 38% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 | 56元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42元 | 31元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 | 10元 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 | 10元 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 | 16元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 | 8元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 | 55元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 | 10元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 | 5.81元 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 | 4.51元 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 | 88元 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 | 7元 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 | 6元 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 202% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,985元 | 4,086元 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,734元 | 2,915元 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 | 250元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,137元 | 2,928元 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,412元 | 2,068元 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 | 201元 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 | 92元 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,733元 | 2,612元 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 702元 | 327元 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52元 | 30元 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52元 | 39元 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dalian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 539元 | 365元 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 265元 | 379元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 | 484元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 874元 | 308元 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 42% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,664元 | 184,335元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 | 7元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 205元 | 62元 | + 232% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 80% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 | 25元 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28元 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 641元 | 150元 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 | 61元 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 | 25元 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 49元 | 27元 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 | 9元 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 | 16元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 | 39元 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 47% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 316元 | 111元 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 117元 | 97元 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,606元 | 165元 | + 873% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 349元 | 317元 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85元 | 44元 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 | 34元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 | 25元 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,149元 | 3,000元 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 | 0.47元 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 441元 | 230元 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 | 14元 | + 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 525 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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