All 22 neighborhoods in Shanghai ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jing'an | $1,430/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 2 | Xuhui (French Concession) | $1,408/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 3 | Lujiazui (Pudong) | $1,375/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 4 | Xintiandi | $1,375/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 5 | Huangpu (The Bund) | $1,342/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 6 | Luwan | $1,298/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 7 | Pudong (Century Park) | $1,265/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 8 | Gubei | $1,232/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 9 | Changning | $1,210/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 10 | Pudong (Jinqiao) | $1,155/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 11 | Zhangjiang | $1,122/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 12 | Hongkou | $1,012/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 13 | Putuo | $990/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 14 | Yangpu | $968/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 15 | Zhabei | $968/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 16 | Minhang | $902/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 17 | Baoshan | $825/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 18 | Qingpu | $792/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 19 | Chuansha | $792/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 20 | Songjiang | $770/mo | 0.70x | -30% |
| 21 | Jiading | $748/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
| 22 | Fengxian | $715/mo | 0.65x | -35% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,100/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Jing'an is approximately 30% more expensive than the Shanghai average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,430/mo vs $1,100/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 22 neighborhoods in Shanghai, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.