Cost of Living in
Shenzhen
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Shenzhen, China. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
157Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
24.450000000000003
Healthcare System
64.21
Purchasing Power
128
Climate & Air
45
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$13,049.20
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$5,992.66
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$471.09
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$742.62
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$873.22
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$1,731.64
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$16.17
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$57.91
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$509.50
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$21,076.11
Men's Leather Business Shoes$94.84
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$45.95
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$70.87
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$35.58
Lettuce (1 Head)$0.61
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$3.82
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$13.67
Local Cheese (1 kg)$15.55
Potatoes (1 kg)$1.04
Bananas (1 kg)$1.48
Tomatoes (1 kg)$1.31
Oranges (1 kg)$1.63
Onions (1 kg)$1.40
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$0.53
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$1,708.73
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$3.48
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$19,100.83
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$18,223.48
Markets
White Rice (1 kg)$1.14
Apples (1 kg)$2.03
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$13.96
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.69
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.86
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$3.95
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.58
Eggs (12, Large Size)$1.85
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$0.31
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$22.06
Restaurants
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$0.96
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$5.15
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$3.68
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$1.32
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$3.06
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$29.41
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$52.05
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$6.62
Transportation
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.21
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$1.47
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$7.06
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.44
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$0.40
Utilities (Monthly)
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$11.13
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$9.01