Public Transport & Car Costs in Shanghai
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Shanghai, China is $29. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Shanghai: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Shanghai | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Shanghai | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Shanghai
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.44 | $0.44 – $0.74 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $29 | $18 – $55 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.06 | $2.06 – $2.65 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.44 | $0.40 – $0.74 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $8.82 | $5.96 – $12 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.20 | $1.03 – $1.34 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $19,101 | $17,645 – $21,200 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $18,439 | $14,704 – $22,056 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.44$0.44 – $0.74
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $29$18 – $55
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.06$2.06 – $2.65
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $0.44$0.40 – $0.74
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $8.82$5.96 – $12
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.20$1.03 – $1.34
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $19,101$17,645 – $21,200
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $18,439$14,704 – $22,056
Other categories in Shanghai
Transportation in Shanghai: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Shanghai?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Shanghai, China is around $29. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Shanghai?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Shanghai main cost-of-living page.