Cost of Living in Shanghai, China
China · East Asia
Monthly budget from $1070 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,070
/mo
Standard
$2,220
/mo
Comfort
$4,510
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $600 | $280 | $70 | $120 | $1,070/mo |
| Standard | $1,300 | $500 | $140 | $280 | $2,220/mo |
| Comfort | $2,800 | $850 | $260 | $600 | $4,510/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
China's cosmopolitan financial hub blending futuristic skylines with historic neighborhoods
Internet: 90 Mbps
Safety: 4.3/5
Nomad score: 3.7/5