| It is expensive if we base on the local income 1RMB to S$1 in Singapore for comparison. Monthly income : 1,500 RMB vs S$1,500 (ordinary income) Cucumber : 6.00 vs S$1.50 Tomato : 5.20 vs S$1.00 Chicken Wings : 9.56 vs S$3.00 Pork : 5.92 vs S$2.50 Vegetables : 2.80 vs S$1.50 Strawberries : 3.98 vs S$4.50 Red Pepper : 1.30 vs S$2.00 Taxi fare(Basic) : 10 RMB vs S$2.50 Exchange Rate S1.00 = 5.00 RMB So a ordinary income singaporean can have comfortable life in Shanghai. |
Grocery Cost in Shanghai, 2007