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VS Shanghai
China
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Xiamen
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 | Xiamen | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,200 USD | 750 USD | Xiamen |
| Food | 330 USD | 290 USD | Xiamen |
| Utilities | 65 USD | 55 USD | Xiamen |
| Transport | 45 USD | 30 USD | Xiamen |
| Healthcare | 65 USD | 50 USD | Xiamen |
| Internet | 28 USD | 24 USD | Xiamen |
| Entertainment | 216 USD | 180 USD | Xiamen |
| Other | 156 USD | 120 USD | Xiamen |
| Total (monthly) | 2,105 USD | 1,499 USD | Xiamen |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Shanghai | Xiamen | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 48 | 62 | Xiamen |
| Safety | 86 | 90 | Xiamen |
| Quality of life | 72 | 72 | Shanghai |
| Internet | 90 | 88 | Shanghai |
| Healthcare | 72 | 70 | Shanghai |
| Transport | 95 | 88 | Shanghai |
| Nightlife | 88 | 72 | Shanghai |
| Climate | 62 | 70 | Xiamen |
| English | 84 | 84 | Shanghai |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Shanghai |