Compare Cities

See how cost of living compares across up to four cities

City 1

Shanghai, China

City 2

Beijing, China

Who for:

Affordable

24% below average

Shanghai

China

Monthly Total

$ 1 114

for one adult

Affordable

29% below average

Beijing

China

Monthly Total

$ 1 030

for one adult

+8.1%

Shanghai is 8.1% more expensive than Beijing

$ 83 difference per month

Category Breakdown

Bars are scaled to the highest value in each category.

Housing

+11.8%

Shanghai$ 794

Beijing$ 710

Basic Grocery Basket

+0.0%

Shanghai$ 0

Beijing$ 0

Restaurants

+0.0%

Shanghai$ 116

Beijing$ 116

Transportation

-0.6%

Shanghai$ 46

Beijing$ 46

Utilities

+0.0%

Shanghai$ 94

Beijing$ 94

Entertainment

+0.0%

Shanghai$ 45

Beijing$ 45

Healthcare

+0.0%

Shanghai$ 0

Beijing$ 0

Clothing

+0.0%

Shanghai$ 19

Beijing$ 19

Monthly Costs Comparison

Cost Distribution

Shanghai

$ 1 114

Beijing

$ 1 030

Housing

Restaurants

Transportation

Utilities

Entertainment

Clothing

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