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VS Shenzhen
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 | Shenzhen | Shanghai | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 900 USD | 1,200 USD | Shenzhen |
| Food | 300 USD | 330 USD | Shenzhen |
| Utilities | 60 USD | 65 USD | Shenzhen |
| Transport | 35 USD | 45 USD | Shenzhen |
| Healthcare | 55 USD | 65 USD | Shenzhen |
| Internet | 25 USD | 28 USD | Shenzhen |
| Entertainment | 192 USD | 216 USD | Shenzhen |
| Other | 132 USD | 156 USD | Shenzhen |
| Total (monthly) | 1,699 USD | 2,105 USD | Shenzhen |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Shenzhen | Shanghai | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 58 | 48 | Shenzhen |
| Safety | 90 | 86 | Shenzhen |
| Quality of life | 70 | 72 | Shanghai |
| Internet | 92 | 90 | Shenzhen |
| Healthcare | 70 | 72 | Shanghai |
| Transport | 92 | 95 | Shanghai |
| Nightlife | 80 | 88 | Shanghai |
| Climate | 68 | 62 | Shenzhen |
| English | 84 | 84 | Shenzhen |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Shenzhen |