Cost of living in Shanghai, China vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83元 (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (€4.71) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (€2.54) | €5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (€2.20) | €1.03 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (€2.27) | €3.86 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (€1.42) | €2.79 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (€8) | €4.87 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (€2.20) | €2.29 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (€0.86) | €1.65 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.44元 (€0.69) | €1.56 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 143元 (€18) | €7 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (€0.98) | €2.04 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (€2.02) | €1.34 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 61% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,091元 (€2,684) | €795 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,876元 (€1,511) | €612 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402元 (€51) | €138 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,032元 (€1,404) | €557 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,818元 (€740) | €431 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 243元 (€31) | €123 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92元 (€12) | €36 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,437元 (€310) | €440 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (€70) | €109 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51元 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43元 (€5.47) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 8% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617元 (€78) | €81 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (€32) | €41 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 738元 (€94) | €94 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,002元 (€128) | €97 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 22% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 191,648元 (€24,391) | €23,679 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (€0.91) | €1.43 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226元 (€29) | €36 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46元 (€5.90) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 42% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24元 (€3.10) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (€4.58) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 874元 (€111) | €27 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 63元 (€8) | €5.06 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (€6) | €3.12 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (€5.24) | €3.14 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (€1.32) | €1.93 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19元 (€2.47) | €2.33 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125元 (€16) | €16 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 18% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 252元 (€32) | €33 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115元 (€15) | €16 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,584元 (€202) | €73 | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 606元 (€77) | €63 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 98元 (€12) | €7 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (€4.60) | €2.42 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42元 (€5.36) | €2.71 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (€427) | €466 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.46元 (€0.06) | €0.20 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 612元 (€78) | €33 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (€2.86) | €6 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €2,830 (22,240元) in Shanghai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Liege.
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