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China

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Tunisia

Monastir vs. Shanghai Cost of Living Summary

Monastir is 49.7% cheaper than Shanghai.

Restaurants: pay 12.9% more in Monastir
Groceries: pay 31.0% less in Monastir
Transportation: pay 22.6% less in Monastir
Housing: pay 71.3% less in Monastir
Childcare: pay 91.3% less in Monastir
Entertainment and Sports: pay 39.8% less in Monastir
Clothing: pay 20.8% more in Monastir

The cost of clothing and restaurants in Monastir are more expensive than in Shanghai. Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and transportation are lower in Monastir.

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Monastir vs. Shanghai Cost Breakdown

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pay 12.9% more for restaurants

	Shanghai	Monastir
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.47 CN¥29.94	$5.01 TND14.960	+11.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.22 CN¥34.93	$6.01 TND17.960	+15.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.60 CN¥4.01	$0.77 TND2.300	+28.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.37 CN¥2.47	$0.36 TND1.060	-4.0%
Average			+12.9%

Shanghai vs. Monastir - Cost of restaurants

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pay 31.0% less for groceries

	Shanghai	Monastir
Bread 1 loaf	$1.98 CN¥13.22	$0.19 TND0.570	-90.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.60 CN¥57.52	$6.78 TND20.250	-21.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.88 CN¥46.02	$1.72 TND5.140	-75.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.70 CN¥11.36	$1.62 TND4.830	-4.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.48 CN¥9.89	$2.70 TND8.070	+82.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.99 CN¥6.65	$0.91 TND2.710	-8.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.77 CN¥5.16	$2.05 TND6.120	+165.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.90 CN¥6.05	$0.52 TND1.540	-42.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.77 CN¥5.15	$0.36 TND1.070	-53.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.36 CN¥2.40	$0.39 TND1.160	+8.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.43 CN¥2.90	$0.32 TND0.940	-27.0%
Average			-31.0%

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pay 22.6% less for transportation

	Shanghai	Monastir
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.96 CN¥33.21	$3.19 TND9.530	-35.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.83 CN¥199.59	$11.16 TND33.330	-62.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	$39,390.28 TND118K	+103.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$5.67 CN¥37.92	$2.85 TND8.500	-49.8%
Average			-22.6%

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pay 71.3% less for housing

	Shanghai	Monastir
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$10.55 CN¥70.59	$20.03 TND59.850	+89.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,036.96 CN¥6,938.07	$202.06 TND603.680	-80.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$588.71 CN¥3,938.93	$120.64 TND360.440	-79.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$44.06 CN¥294.77	$46.31 TND138.360	+5.1%
Average			-71.3%

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pay 91.3% less for childcare

	Shanghai	Monastir
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,413.50 CN¥9,457.42	$93.48 TND279.300	-93.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$27,686.22 CN¥185K	$3,159.55 TND9,439.720	-88.6%
Average			-91.3%

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pay 39.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Shanghai	Monastir
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.19 CN¥7.98	$1.67 TND4.990	+39.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.35 CN¥22.41	$1.14 TND3.400	-66.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.73 CN¥24.95	$3.67 TND10.970	-1.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$65.69 CN¥439.52	$23.37 TND69.830	-64.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.95 CN¥59.88	$6.01 TND17.960	-32.8%
Average			-39.8%

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pay 20.8% more for clothing

	Shanghai	Monastir
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$54.37 CN¥363.79	$47.44 TND141.720	-12.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.09 CN¥248.19	$66.95 TND200.010	+80.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.49 CN¥505.08	$109.66 TND327.640	+45.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$105.70 CN¥707.25	$98.49 TND294.260	-6.8%
Average			+20.8%

Shanghai vs. Monastir - Cost of clothing

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