Analysis of Living Costs for Average People in Shenzhen

Background

• In 1979, an elder drew a circle in Shenzhen, marking the beginning of its rapid development
• Transformed from a small fishing village to a major hub for the internet economy
• Shenzhen’s motto: Once you come, you are a Shenzhen person

Overview of Shenzhen

• Shenzhen is divided into 10 districts
  • Luohu: Old commercial center
  • Futian: New financial commercial center
  • Nanshan: Hub for internet and tech companies
  • Bao'an, Yantian: Areas on both sides of Shenzhen
  • Longgang, Longhua: Traditional industrial clusters
  • Dapeng New District, Pingshan, Guangming: Other areas

Living Costs

Dining

• Breakfast in commercial centers is more expensive, buns cost 3 yuan, noodles around 10 yuan
• Dining in urban villages is cheaper, with the same meals priced lower
• Breakfast: Buns 3 yuan, noodles around 10 yuan

Housing

• Housing prices in Shenzhen are very high, with many people living in urban villages
• Approximately 10 million people live in Shenzhen’s urban villages
• Rent for a single room in an urban village is about 2000 yuan/month
• Hotel-style apartments: Monthly rent around 4000 yuan

Transportation

• Metro: From the airport to the city center 5 yuan
• Didi ride prices: Within 5 km 10-20 yuan
• Buses and shared bikes are also convenient

Shopping and Consumption

• Supermarket prices: Mushrooms 10 yuan/3 packs, enoki mushrooms 2 yuan/pack

Income Situation

• Average monthly salary: 16,000 yuan
  • Business, finance, and investment: 20,000-30,000 yuan or more
  • Regular workers: About 10,000 yuan

Conclusion

• Basic living expenses in Shenzhen are about 10,000 yuan/month
• High-income people live in commercial areas and eat out
• Average people live in urban villages and cook at home to save money
• Prices have risen somewhat before and after the pandemic

Audience Interaction

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