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Cost of Living Comparison Between Shenzhen and Jinhua Cost of Living Comparison Between Shenzhen and Jinhua

😐 Solo nomad: Shenzhen is 51.5% more expensive than Jinhua without rent, and 62.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Shenzhen is 26.1% more expensive than Jinhua without rent, and 69.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.27 Β₯22.83
$4.75 Β₯33.18
-31.16%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$28.04 Β₯196
$20.84 Β₯146
34.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.07 Β₯35.45
$5.66 Β₯39.58
-10.42%
Cappuccino
$3.18 Β₯22.22
$1.41 Β₯9.85
125.53%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 Β₯3.60
$0.44 Β₯3.04
15.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Β₯1.96
$0.29 Β₯2.05
-3.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.27 Β₯8.87
$0.44 Β₯3.05
188.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.75 Β₯19.21
$1.41 Β₯9.83
95.04%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.79 Β₯12.53
$1.41 Β₯9.89
26.95%
White Bread (500g)
$2.05 Β₯14.30
$1.35 Β₯9.45
51.85%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.23 Β₯8.58
$0.67 Β₯4.65
83.58%
Eggs
$1.84 Β₯12.87
$1.20 Β₯8.42
53.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.95 Β₯90.5
$15.65 Β₯109
-17.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.07 Β₯28.43
$3.06 Β₯21.39
33.01%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.38 Β₯93.5
$8.44 Β₯59.0
58.53%
Apples (1kg)
$1.81 Β₯12.65
$1.66 Β₯11.57
9.04%
Banana (1kg)
$1.41 Β₯9.88
$1.08 Β₯7.56
30.56%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.74 Β₯12.20
$1.13 Β₯7.90
53.98%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.34 Β₯9.39
$1.41 Β₯9.83
-4.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.05 Β₯7.36
$0.67 Β₯4.66
56.72%
Onion (1kg)
$1.42 Β₯9.89
$0.68 Β₯4.72
108.82%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.75 Β₯5.23
$0.15 Β₯1.04
400.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.57 Β₯3.98
$0.29 Β₯2.05
96.55%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 Β₯24.06
$2.82 Β₯19.73
21.99%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.46 Β₯94.1
$11.57 Β₯80.9
16.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.95 Β₯6.61
$0.41 Β₯2.83
131.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.85 Β₯12.90
$1.36 Β₯9.51
36.03%
🚌 Getting Around
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.44 Β₯3.07
$0.29 Β₯2.03
51.72%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$22.17 Β₯155
$16.90 Β₯118
31.18%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.63 Β₯11.39
$1.42 Β₯9.96
14.79%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.34 Β₯2.39
$0.22 Β₯1.54
54.55%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.91 Β₯48.28
$8.17 Β₯57.1
-15.42%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.18 Β₯8.27
$1.15 Β₯8.02
2.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.3K Β₯162.8K
$11.2K Β₯78.0K
108.91%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.7K Β₯144.7K
$13.7K Β₯96.0K
50.71%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$67.2 Β₯470
$20.48 Β₯143
228.13%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.23 Β₯57.5
$7.67 Β₯53.6
7.30%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$12.94 Β₯90.4
$13.52 Β₯94.5
-4.29%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$49.27 Β₯344
$41.82 Β₯292
17.81%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.48 Β₯122
$13.78 Β₯96.3
26.85%
Cinema Ticket
$6.91 Β₯48.27
$4.21 Β₯29.40
64.13%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$462 Β₯3,231
$342 Β₯2,391
35.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$20.9K Β₯146.1K
$31.8K Β₯222.0K
-34.18%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$48.87 Β₯342
$20.57 Β₯144
137.58%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$30.17 Β₯211
$36.86 Β₯258
-18.15%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$77.0 Β₯538
$68.3 Β₯478
12.73%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.5 Β₯563
$27.62 Β₯193
191.49%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$742 Β₯5,186
$246 Β₯1,722
201.18%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$406 Β₯2,839
$188 Β₯1,317
115.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,654 Β₯11.6K
$459 Β₯3,206
260.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$901 Β₯6,301
$351 Β₯2,451
157.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$13.5K Β₯94.0K
$3,344 Β₯23.4K
302.35%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,966 Β₯41.7K
$1,971 Β₯13.8K
202.69%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Shenzhen
Jinhua
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,588 Β₯11.1K
$1,433 Β₯10.0K
10.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.04
3
34.67%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Shenzhen: January 13, 2026

Last update for Jinhua: January 12, 2026

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