- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Chengdu
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chengdu, China compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 82% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元29 (₨286) | ₨120 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (₨283) | ₨170 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨137) | ₨94 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (₨126) | ₨51 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (₨169) | ₨58 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨75) | ₨35 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 (₨536) | ₨152 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (₨121) | ₨109 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (₨75) | ₨42 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (₨60) | ₨123 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元108 (₨1,053) | ₨425 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元11 (₨103) | ₨79 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元9 (₨87) | ₨26 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 89% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,903 (₨47,957) | ₨18,300 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,398 (₨23,456) | ₨13,182 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元552 (₨5,396) | ₨3,417 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,033 (₨29,662) | ₨8,000 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,708 (₨16,711) | ₨5,227 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元270 (₨2,644) | ₨1,708 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元101 (₨986) | ₨1,044 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,631 (₨25,735) | ₨34,896 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元642 (₨6,284) | ₨10,996 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元59 (₨582) | ₨420 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元38 (₨375) | ₨222 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 62% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元472 (₨4,620) | ₨1,900 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元213 (₨2,085) | ₨1,720 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元655 (₨6,406) | ₨3,011 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元518 (₨5,070) | ₨2,125 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 134% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元244,482 (₨2,391,289) | ₨600,000 | + 299% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨72) | ₨73 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元92 (₨904) | ₨300 | + 201% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (₨236) | ₨141 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 82% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元29 (₨284) | ₨86 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元17 (₨164) | ₨347 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元159 (₨1,558) | ₨466 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元63 (₨616) | ₨307 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元58 (₨562) | ₨151 | + 272% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元36 (₨352) | ₨176 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨102) | ₨184 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (₨96) | ₨80 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元42 (₨410) | ₨149 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 123% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元110 (₨1,075) | ₨664 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元86 (₨845) | ₨400 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元335 (₨3,277) | ₨735 | + 346% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元324 (₨3,166) | ₨500 | + 533% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (₨495) | ₨529 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (₨309) | ₨61 | + 403% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (₨292) | ₨100 | + 192% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元3,588 (₨35,094) | ₨42,182 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.50 (₨4.87) | ₨0.94 | + 419% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元521 (₨5,095) | ₨1,121 | + 354% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (₨170) | ₨120 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 750 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 100% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨112,180
(元11,469)
in Chengdu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨56,000
in Ahmedabad.
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