- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Chengdu
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chengdu, China compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 91% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元26 (₨275) | ₨120 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (₨309) | ₨170 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨145) | ₨94 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (₨127) | ₨52 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (₨175) | ₨58 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (₨74) | ₨35 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元52 (₨546) | ₨152 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (₨137) | ₨109 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (₨71) | ₨42 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (₨65) | ₨123 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元120 (₨1,269) | ₨425 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元11 (₨115) | ₨75 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (₨89) | ₨26 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 68% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,909 (₨41,405) | ₨18,300 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,518 (₨26,666) | ₨13,182 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元275 (₨2,918) | ₨3,417 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,723 (₨28,837) | ₨8,000 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,822 (₨19,302) | ₨5,227 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元194 (₨2,050) | ₨1,708 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元91 (₨964) | ₨1,044 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,577 (₨27,294) | ₨31,788 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元634 (₨6,719) | ₨10,801 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元46 (₨487) | ₨391 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元41 (₨435) | ₨345 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 72% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元522 (₨5,525) | ₨1,900 | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元205 (₨2,169) | ₨1,720 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元633 (₨6,702) | ₨3,011 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元533 (₨5,640) | ₨2,125 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 152% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元228,349 (₨2,418,656) | ₨600,000 | + 303% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨76) | ₨73 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元114 (₨1,210) | ₨300 | + 303% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元23 (₨246) | ₨203 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 9% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (₨269) | ₨97 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元23 (₨241) | ₨492 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (₨1,589) | ₨3,572 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元20 (₨209) | ₨307 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元43 (₨450) | ₨147 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (₨387) | ₨190 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (₨113) | ₨164 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (₨98) | ₨72 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元50 (₨530) | ₨253 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 103% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (₨1,452) | ₨735 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元77 (₨813) | ₨400 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元278 (₨2,950) | ₨2,366 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元266 (₨2,823) | ₨500 | + 465% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元48 (₨512) | ₨572 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (₨341) | ₨61 | + 456% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (₨340) | ₨100 | + 240% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,369 (₨35,682) | ₨40,632 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.46 (₨4.90) | ₨0.94 | + 422% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元326 (₨3,458) | ₨1,121 | + 208% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (₨201) | ₨120 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,128 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 90% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨113,713
(元10,736)
in Chengdu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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