Cost of living in Shanghai, China vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 148% | |||
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Food in Shanghai (China) is 148% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78元 (R$ 68) | R$ 20 | + 232% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.12 | + 253% | |
12 eggs, large | 19元 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.21 | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.46 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (R$ 5.84) | R$ 3.82 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.67元 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 4.61 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152元 (R$ 132) | R$ 36 | + 263% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.42 | + 303% | |
Housing | + 313% | |||
Housing in Shanghai (China) is 313% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,190元 (R$ 16,634) | R$ 1,618 | + 928% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,586元 (R$ 10,042) | R$ 1,081 | + 829% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 369元 (R$ 320) | R$ 369 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,220元 (R$ 8,858) | R$ 1,425 | + 522% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,412元 (R$ 5,558) | R$ 865 | + 542% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216元 (R$ 187) | R$ 493 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (R$ 98) | R$ 113 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,437元 (R$ 2,112) | R$ 1,517 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (R$ 479) | R$ 413 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (R$ 41) | R$ 13 | + 226% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 262% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 82% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617元 (R$ 534) | R$ 200 | + 167% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 241元 (R$ 209) | R$ 173 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 773元 (R$ 670) | R$ 314 | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,123元 (R$ 973) | R$ 205 | + 375% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 55% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 191,648元 (R$ 166,116) | R$ 63,667 | + 161% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.09 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (R$ 202) | R$ 167 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (R$ 41) | R$ 43 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 216% | |||
Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 216% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24元 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (R$ 31) | R$ 49 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 874元 (R$ 757) | R$ 155 | + 389% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 63元 (R$ 54) | R$ 11 | + 394% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (R$ 43) | R$ 8 | + 421% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 169% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.25 | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19元 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.70 | + 258% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125元 (R$ 108) | R$ 26 | + 315% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 103% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 252元 (R$ 219) | R$ 89 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 115元 (R$ 100) | R$ 36 | + 179% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,584元 (R$ 1,373) | R$ 130 | + 956% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 606元 (R$ 525) | R$ 167 | + 214% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 98元 (R$ 85) | R$ 10 | + 746% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 318% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42元 (R$ 37) | R$ 7 | + 405% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (R$ 2,911) | R$ 2,650 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.46元 (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.76 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 612元 (R$ 530) | R$ 121 | + 337% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 105% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 146% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 12,309 (14,201元) in Shanghai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,000 in Teresina.
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