Cost of living comparison between Shenzhen (China) and Delhi (India)
| Food | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 58% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元42 (₨365) | ₨314 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (₨217) | ₨150 | 45% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元14 (₨120) | ₨102 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12.25 (₨105) | ₨38 | 180% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11.50 (₨99) | ₨46 | 113% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (₨60) | ₨25 | 140% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元45 (₨386) | ₨101 | 281% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15.83 (₨136) | ₨100 | 36% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元11.75 (₨101) | ₨28 | 259% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元7.17 (₨62) | ₨68 | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元135 (₨1,159) | ₨747 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (₨86) | ₨57 | 50% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (₨69) | ₨20 | 241% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 63% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元6,000 (₨51,533) | ₨27,950 | 84% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元800 (₨6,871) | ₨3,403 | 102% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元187 (₨1,607) | ₨1,247 | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,700 (₨40,367) | ₨41,578 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元2,000 (₨17,178) | ₨8,368 | 105% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨254 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (₨301) | ₨506 | 41% |
| Clothes | 53% | ||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 53% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元700 (₨6,009) | ₨2,133 | 182% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元300 (₨2,577) | ₨2,232 | 15% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元457 (₨3,926) | ₨2,803 | 40% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元625 (₨5,368) | ₨2,325 | 131% |
| Transportation | 66% | ||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 66% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元246,933 (₨2,120,848) | ₨778,571 | 172% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.30 (₨63) | ₨66 | 5% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元111 (₨957) | ₨829 | 15% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元63 (₨541) | ₨168 | 221% |
| Personal Care | 92% | ||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 92% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元48 (₨412) | ₨120 | 244% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元15 (₨129) | ₨177 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (₨258) | ₨142 | 82% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (₨344) | ₨168 | 105% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (₨103) | ₨112 | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (₨129) | ₨51 | 150% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元38 (₨322) | ₨201 | 60% |
| Entertainment | 100% | ||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 100% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元226 (₨1,937) | ₨1,007 | 92% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元159 (₨1,362) | ₨431 | 216% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元560 (₨4,810) | ₨711 | 577% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元500 (₨4,294) | ₨2,364 | 82% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (₨528) | ₨358 | 47% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (₨286) | ₨100 | 187% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元33 (₨286) | ₨163 | 76% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 元2,465 (₨21,174) | ₨9,143 | 132% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.63 (₨5.37) | ₨5.87 | 9% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元330 (₨2,834) | ₨2,011 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元20 (₨174) | ₨107 | 62% |
| TOTAL | 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,485 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 70% more expensive than in Delhi (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨51,105
(元5,950)
in Shenzhen
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
₨30,000
in Delhi.