Cost of Living in Shanghai
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Shanghai, China.
Overall, the cost of living in Shanghai is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 35 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)38
Groceries index46
Dining out index38
Transport index20
Utilities index34
Median annual salary$20,000
Minimum wage$3.60/hr
Est. monthly childcare$450
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation0.5%
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