Skyscraper · People's Republic of China
How much did Shanghai World Financial Center cost to build?
The Shanghai World Financial Center in Pudong's Lujiazui district is a 492-metre, 101-storey skyscraper of about 380,000 square metres, developed by Japan's Mori Building and designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, with work starting on 27 August 1997, a pause during the Asian financial crisis, resumption in November 2003, topping out in 2007 and completion in August 2008. China Daily, quoted by Mingtiandi in February 2011, said the total investment was CNY 8.3 billion; Wikipedia gives CNY 8.17 billion (USD 1.2 billion) and The Tower Info about USD 1 billion.
Reported project cost
CNY 8.3 billion
Approximately $1.19 billion
Cost basis: 2008
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Cost evidence
Basis of the published figure
Reported project cost2008
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Key dimensions
- HeightThe Tower Info
- 492 m
- Floor areaThe Tower Info
- 380,000 m²
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