Cost of living in Shenzhen
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.84
CN¥32.47
|
$2.98
-
$7.45
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.44
CN¥36.46
|
$4.77
-
$5.96
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.53
CN¥3.52
|
$0.45
-
$0.89
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.36
CN¥2.44
|
$0.30
-
$0.60
|
Shenzhen - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.08
CN¥13.97
|
$0.89
-
$5.66
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.80
CN¥45.58
|
$2.98
-
$10.43
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.01
CN¥60.36
|
$5.64
-
$11.28
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.24
CN¥15.03
|
$1.43
-
$3.58
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.78
CN¥18.63
|
$1.35
-
$6.76
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.93
CN¥6.26
|
$0.41
-
$1.62
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.72
CN¥4.85
|
$0.54
-
$1.69
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.86
CN¥5.76
|
$0.34
-
$2.70
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.73
CN¥4.91
|
$0.34
-
$1.01
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.49
CN¥3.31
|
$0.27
-
$0.68
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.53
CN¥3.58
|
$0.34
-
$0.68
|
Shenzhen - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.62
CN¥30.99
|
$4.34
-
$4.88
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$44.72
CN¥299.69
|
$29.81
-
$74.53
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,969.49
CN¥153,941.51
|
$20,867.80
-
$23,848.92
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.59
CN¥30.77
|
$4.47
-
$6.38
|
Shenzhen - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$15.05
CN¥100.90
|
$10.43
-
$39.95
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$838.44
CN¥5,619.21
|
$745.28
-
$1,043.39
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$519.21
CN¥3,479.75
|
$447.17
-
$640.94
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$55.20
CN¥369.97
|
$43.06
-
$68.39
|
Shenzhen - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$521.70
CN¥3,496.40
|
$447.17
-
$1,490.56
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$25,822.04
CN¥173,059.33
|
$17,886.69
-
$35,773.38
|
Shenzhen - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.19
CN¥7.99
|
$0.75
-
$2.68
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.50
CN¥30.18
|
$2.68
-
$5.66
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.95
CN¥26.47
|
$2.68
-
$5.22
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$66.25
CN¥443.99
|
$19.38
-
$178.87
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.45
CN¥49.95
|
$5.96
-
$11.92
|
Shenzhen - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$68.42
CN¥458.53
|
$29.81
-
$93.76
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.57
CN¥245.11
|
$22.36
-
$52.17
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$89.42
CN¥599.27
|
$59.62
-
$148.91
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.75
CN¥621.58
|
$74.53
-
$149.06
|
Shenzhen - Cost of clothing
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