Shanghai, Shanghai, China · Population 24,870,895
▲ +23% vs China average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ¥55.68 ($7.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ¥223 ($30.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ¥16.70 ($2.30) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ¥1,262 ($174) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ¥204 ($28.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ¥538 ($74.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ¥156 ($21.50) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ¥156 ($21.50) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ¥40.83 ($5.63) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ¥3,178 ($438) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ¥2,211 ($305) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ¥6,633 ($915) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Shanghai is ¥10,672 ($1,472) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ¥5,923 ($817) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ¥7,700 ($1,062) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (¥2,211 ($305)) represents about 37% of the total single-person budget.
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¥5,923 ($817) / moShanghai is one of the key cities in China. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ¥5,923 ($817), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ¥2,211 ($305) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ¥14,109 ($1,946) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ¥10,740 ($1,481) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Shanghai is ¥10,672 ($1,472). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ¥7,700 ($1,062) per month.