Cost of living in Lanzhou (China) is 37% cheaper than in Shanghai (China)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Lanzhou (China) is 14% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Lanzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24元 | 52元 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26元 | 40元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 | 18元 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 | 18元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00元 | 21元 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 | 9元 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 | 57元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 | 17元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.73元 | 7元 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.37元 | 7元 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123元 | 108元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 | 12元 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25元 | 17元 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Lanzhou (China) is 72% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Lanzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500元 | 19,438元 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,874元 | 10,813元 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 984元 | 496元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,554元 | 8,897元 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000元 | 5,716元 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 252元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60元 | 200元 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000元 | 1,919元 | + 161% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 579元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 66元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 43元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Lanzhou (China) is 21% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Lanzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 449元 | 568元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200元 | 301元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 520元 | 700元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000元 | 841元 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Lanzhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Lanzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 162,296元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 133元 | 219元 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Lanzhou (China) is 10% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Lanzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 27元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 33元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,048元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 | 11元 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 18元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 | 140元 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lanzhou (China) is about the same as in Shanghai (China) | ||||
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| Lanzhou | Shanghai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 320元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68元 | 118元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 399元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 101元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39元 | 32元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 23元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,197元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.22元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 521元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11元 | 26元 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
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