Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (28 zł) | 32 zł | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42元 (25 zł) | 23 zł | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 (12 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 276% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (36 zł) | 13 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (10 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (3.84 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (3.85 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (64 zł) | 32 zł | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (5.30 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 (11 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 106% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,628元 (11,699 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,536元 (6,280 zł) | 2,923 zł | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 480元 (286 zł) | 537 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,088元 (4,821 zł) | 2,344 zł | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,506元 (2,686 zł) | 1,727 zł | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 295元 (176 zł) | 317 zł | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (69 zł) | 41 zł | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,733元 (1,033 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 702元 (418 zł) | 516 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52元 (31 zł) | 34 zł | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52元 (31 zł) | 22 zł | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 539元 (321 zł) | 256 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 265元 (158 zł) | 135 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 (365 zł) | 286 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 874元 (521 zł) | 380 zł | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,664元 (98,149 zł) | 92,931 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (5.02 zł) | 6 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 205元 (122 zł) | 110 zł | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (26 zł) | 26 zł | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28元 (17 zł) | 44 zł | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 641元 (382 zł) | 157 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 49元 (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (8 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (59 zł) | 45 zł | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 316元 (188 zł) | 87 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 117元 (70 zł) | 66 zł | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,606元 (957 zł) | 184 zł | + 420% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 349元 (208 zł) | 161 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85元 (51 zł) | 18 zł | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,149元 (1,877 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (0.12 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 441元 (263 zł) | 133 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 588 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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