Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 4% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 14% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 76元 (C$15) | C$15 | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 37元 (C$7) | C$9 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 20元 (C$3.90) | C$5.74 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 17元 (C$3.35) | C$2.61 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 18元 (C$3.47) | C$3.53 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 11元 (C$2.19) | C$3.57 | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 64元 (C$13) | C$9 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 17元 (C$3.37) | C$4.00 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 7元 (C$1.32) | C$3.05 | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5.14元 (C$1.00) | C$4.24 | 76% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 133元 (C$26) | C$16 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 8元 (C$1.51) | C$2.41 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 14元 (C$2.79) | C$2.23 | 25% |
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 20% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shanghai (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 19,521元 (C$3,815) | C$1,996 | 91% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 11,559元 (C$2,259) | C$1,244 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 402元 (C$79) | C$220 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 11,032元 (C$2,156) | C$1,346 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 5,818元 (C$1,137) | C$1,009 | 13% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 243元 (C$48) | C$119 | 60% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 92元 (C$18) | C$58 | 69% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,418元 (C$473) | C$467 | 1% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 553元 (C$108) | C$171 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 49元 (C$10) | C$13 | 26% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 42元 (C$8) | C$22 | 62% |
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 56% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shanghai (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 617元 (C$121) | C$63 | 92% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 252元 (C$49) | C$38 | 30% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 738元 (C$144) | C$98 | 47% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,002元 (C$196) | C$100 | 95% |
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 11% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shanghai (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 175,109元 (C$34,223) | C$23,254 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 (C$1.40) | C$1.23 | 14% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 237元 (C$46) | C$67 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 46元 (C$9) | C$21 | 56% |
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 9% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shanghai (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 24元 (C$4.76) | C$10 | 52% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 36元 (C$7) | C$16 | 56% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 902元 (C$176) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 53元 (C$10) | C$9 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 49元 (C$10) | C$4.39 | 119% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 38元 (C$8) | C$5.50 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 9元 (C$1.78) | C$3.15 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 19元 (C$3.79) | C$2.35 | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 129元 (C$25) | C$17 | 48% |
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 8% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shanghai (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 252元 (C$49) | C$47 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 118元 (C$23) | C$26 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,412元 (C$276) | C$96 | 189% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 549元 (C$107) | C$86 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 95元 (C$19) | C$8 | 143% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 36元 (C$7) | C$4.75 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 42元 (C$8) | C$7 | 24% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,359元 (C$656) | C$544 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.46元 (C$0.09) | C$0.51 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 612元 (C$120) | C$51 | 132% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 22元 (C$4.39) | C$12 | 64% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,269 (32,079元) in Shanghai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Kingston.