China vs China · 871 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallChina
single / month
| Expense | Meishan | Shanghai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.58 | $7.68 | Meishan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.32 | $30.72 | Meishan |
| Cappuccino | $1.67 | $2.30 | Meishan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $126 | $174 | Meishan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.46 | $28.16 | Meishan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $53.94 | $74.24 | Meishan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.62 | $21.50 | Meishan |
| Fitness club membership | $15.62 | $21.50 | Meishan |
| Cinema ticket | $4.09 | $5.63 | Meishan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $438 | Meishan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $205 | $305 | Meishan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $614 | $915 | Meishan |
| Total single-person budget | $577 | $817 | Meishan |
| Average net salary | $1,070 | $1,472 |
Meishan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Meishan runs about $577 versus $817 in Shanghai — a difference of roughly 42%.
Salary-adjusted, Shanghai leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Meishan · Full cost of living in Shanghai