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VS Shanghai
China
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Guangzhou
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 | Shanghai | Guangzhou | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,200 USD | 850 USD | Guangzhou |
| Food | 330 USD | 300 USD | Guangzhou |
| Utilities | 65 USD | 60 USD | Guangzhou |
| Transport | 45 USD | 40 USD | Guangzhou |
| Healthcare | 65 USD | 55 USD | Guangzhou |
| Internet | 28 USD | 25 USD | Guangzhou |
| Entertainment | 216 USD | 192 USD | Guangzhou |
| Other | 156 USD | 132 USD | Guangzhou |
| Total (monthly) | 2,105 USD | 1,654 USD | Guangzhou |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Shanghai | Guangzhou | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 48 | 60 | Guangzhou |
| Safety | 86 | 86 | Shanghai |
| Quality of life | 72 | 70 | Shanghai |
| Internet | 90 | 88 | Shanghai |
| Healthcare | 72 | 70 | Shanghai |
| Transport | 95 | 94 | Shanghai |
| Nightlife | 88 | 76 | Shanghai |
| Climate | 62 | 72 | Guangzhou |
| English | 84 | 84 | Shanghai |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Shanghai |