Shanghai Price Shock! My Wallet's Weeping 😭
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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!