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Shenzhen, China
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About Shenzhen, China
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$673
Family of 4 / mo
$1,687
Avg salary (after tax)
$2,218
Shenzhen is a vibrant city in southern China that has grown rapidly over the past few decades. Once a small fishing village, it is now a major metropolis known for its modern skyline and bustling economy. Shenzhen is famous for its technology companies, including giants like Huawei and Tencent, making it a hub for innovation and development.
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $5.72
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $4.22
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $2.26
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $5.51
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.7
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $101.21
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.03
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $0.19
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $0.07
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.02
- CappuccinoUSD $0.28
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $0.3
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $1.84
- Fast Food ComboUSD $0.34
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $1.03
- Apples (1 kg)USD $0.13
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $0.1
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $0.12
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.1
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.07
- Onions (1 kg)USD $0.07
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.05
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.04
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $0.91
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $0.24
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $0.38
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $0.84
- Dozen EggsUSD $0.14
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $0.06
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.26
- Milk (1 litre)USD $0.16
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $108.64
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $51.7
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $34.01
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $118.36
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $71.56
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $46.38
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $4.08
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $0.92
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $0.46
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $32.17
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,592
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.04
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.09
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $1,416
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $0.44
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $2.76
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $1,277
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.05
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $0.93
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $4.45