- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Chongqing
- Bhopal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chongqing (China) and Bhopal (India)
| Food | 46% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 46% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元39 (₨348) | ₨216 | 61% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (₨226) | ₨153 | 47% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元20 (₨179) | ₨114 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元7 (₨63) | ₨40 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元21 (₨188) | ₨42 | 352% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨33 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨91 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5.50 (₨49) | ₨106 | 53% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨48 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元7 (₨63) | ₨92 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元250 (₨2,243) | ₨550 | 308% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8.50 (₨76) | ₨87 | 12% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (₨54) | ₨68 | 20% |
| Housing | 132% | ||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 132% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元5,333 (₨47,840) | ₨15,833 | 202% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元500 (₨4,485) | ₨3,200 | 40% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元225 (₨2,018) | ₨1,563 | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨38,400 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | ₨4,500 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元70 (₨628) | ₨125 | 402% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (₨254) | ₨50 | 408% |
| Clothes | 206% | ||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 206% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元790 (₨7,086) | ₨1,375 | 415% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元350 (₨3,140) | ₨1,213 | 159% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元600 (₨5,382) | ₨1,983 | 171% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元325 (₨2,915) | ₨1,163 | 151% |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 7% cheaper than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨675,000 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨60 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元50 (₨449) | ₨667 | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 5% | ||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 5% cheaper than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元20 (₨179) | ₨180 | 0% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨350 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (₨72) | ₨100 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨58 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (₨81) | ₨133 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10.50 (₨94) | ₨18.33 | 414% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元50 (₨449) | ₨200 | 124% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 7% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元90 (₨807) | ₨867 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (₨852) | ₨313 | 173% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (₨4,485) | ₨700 | 541% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元217 (₨1,944) | ₨2,567 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (₨396) | ₨235 | 69% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (₨239) | ₨50 | 378% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元20 (₨179) | ₨175 | 3% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨7,500 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (₨2.24) | ₨2 | 12% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元200 (₨1,794) | ₨3,167 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元26 (₨233) | ₨73 | 222% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 43% more expensive than in Bhopal (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨133,682
(元14,903)
in Chongqing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Bhopal.