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VS Beijing
China
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Shanghai
China2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Beijing | Shanghai | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,000 USD | 1,200 USD | Beijing |
| Food | 300 USD | 330 USD | Beijing |
| Utilities | 60 USD | 65 USD | Beijing |
| Transport | 40 USD | 45 USD | Beijing |
| Healthcare | 60 USD | 65 USD | Beijing |
| Internet | 25 USD | 28 USD | Beijing |
| Entertainment | 192 USD | 216 USD | Beijing |
| Other | 144 USD | 156 USD | Beijing |
| Total (monthly) | 1,821 USD | 2,105 USD | Beijing |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Beijing | Shanghai | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 55 | 48 | Beijing |
| Safety | 88 | 86 | Beijing |
| Quality of life | 70 | 72 | Shanghai |
| Internet | 85 | 90 | Shanghai |
| Healthcare | 70 | 72 | Shanghai |
| Transport | 95 | 95 | Beijing |
| Nightlife | 75 | 88 | Shanghai |
| Climate | 60 | 62 | Shanghai |
| English | 84 | 84 | Beijing |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Beijing |