Shanghai Price Shock! My Wallet's Weeping 😭
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Honestly, those who claim Shanghai isn't expensive probably don't travel much. I haven't been to tons of places, but the ones I have are mostly provincial capitals, and I'm always struck by how much cheaper things are there, whether it's hotels or dining. For instance, an Atour hotel in Shanghai might cost 700-800 RMB, while the same one in another city could be 300-400 RMB. The same logic applies to food. And for those who want to argue about their 20-30 RMB meals, please don't. I'm talking about comparable quality; you can't just eat convenience store bentos or a simple bowl of noodles every day.
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Like I've said, the only expensive things in Shanghai are accommodation and taxis; everything else is reasonably priced. You're specifically choosing to compare housing. Shanghai is a major international city, and if you compare it to other top-tier global cities, even its housing and taxis are relatively affordable.
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The local Shanghainese noodles here are way better than Japanese ramen.
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Which place is that? Check mine out.
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Planning to sell some Hong Kong and US [currency/assets]. If anyone in mainland China needs them, I can help with the transaction process.
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Want a restaurant recommendation? I don't think it's too pricey, about the same as in the Pearl River Delta. Every dish is delicious, especially the cilantro beef – it's amazing!
The service is great too, they even give you free drinks. And get this, all the waiters are young, good-looking guys, no female staff. Picture 1 shows what I ordered via QR code, which are the dishes in Picture 2. Picture 2 is what I got from a group deal, which are the dishes shown after that. The restaurant is called Gui Man Long, and the portions are huge! -
If prices in Shanghai were low, it would quickly lose its appeal/novelty.
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The plain noodles near Jing'an are truly delicious.
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I saw you last night.
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Shanghai is quite suitable for a home-centered life.
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I've noticed that too. Cooking at home, the cost of ingredients is similar [to other places], but eating out is incredibly expensive. For example, four pan-fried buns cost 58 RMB!
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Dining in Shanghai is also super expensive. A very ordinary meal will set you back 40-50 RMB, and if you want something a bit nicer, it can easily cost several hundred. Hotels are pricey too.
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...A regular meal is more like 20-30 RMB. And you can find group deals for Black Pearl restaurants – a meal for two that's usually 400 RMB per person can be had for 200 RMB total.
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Seriously, it's ridiculously expensive. Can you believe this small doll costs 299 RMB?
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I was initially thinking of buying one for my daughter as a souvenir, but then I saw the price – 299 RMB!