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VS Hangzhou
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 | Hangzhou | Shanghai | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 900 USD | 1,200 USD | Hangzhou |
| Food | 300 USD | 330 USD | Hangzhou |
| Utilities | 60 USD | 65 USD | Hangzhou |
| Transport | 35 USD | 45 USD | Hangzhou |
| Healthcare | 55 USD | 65 USD | Hangzhou |
| Internet | 25 USD | 28 USD | Hangzhou |
| Entertainment | 192 USD | 216 USD | Hangzhou |
| Other | 132 USD | 156 USD | Hangzhou |
| Total (monthly) | 1,699 USD | 2,105 USD | Hangzhou |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Hangzhou | Shanghai | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 58 | 48 | Hangzhou |
| Safety | 88 | 86 | Hangzhou |
| Quality of life | 72 | 72 | Hangzhou |
| Internet | 90 | 90 | Hangzhou |
| Healthcare | 72 | 72 | Hangzhou |
| Transport | 92 | 95 | Shanghai |
| Nightlife | 72 | 88 | Shanghai |
| Climate | 64 | 62 | Hangzhou |
| English | 84 | 84 | Hangzhou |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Hangzhou |