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Cities/Shanghai

Shanghai

China

China's dazzling financial hub where the futuristic Pudong skyline meets the colonial charm of the Bund. A fast-paced, cosmopolitan city with incredible cuisine.

Population: 24.3M
Avg Income: $ 23K/yr
Avg. Temp: 16°C
Area: 6,341 km²
CNY
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37
Affordable

#136 of 250

26% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 411

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Index
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Riyadh

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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 802

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 59

per month

Restaurants

$ 254

per month

Transportation

$ 79

per month

Utilities

$ 101

per month

Entertainment

$ 84

per month

Healthcare

$ 10

per month

Clothing

$ 22

per month