- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Chengdu
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chengdu, China compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 95% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (₨267) | ₨120 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (₨308) | ₨170 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (₨142) | ₨94 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (₨126) | ₨52 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元19 (₨195) | ₨58 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (₨70) | ₨35 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (₨507) | ₨152 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (₨138) | ₨109 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (₨69) | ₨42 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.88 (₨62) | ₨123 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元111 (₨1,172) | ₨425 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元11 (₨116) | ₨71 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元9 (₨96) | ₨26 | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 78% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,500 (₨47,420) | ₨18,300 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,583 (₨27,223) | ₨13,182 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元295 (₨3,106) | ₨3,417 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,754 (₨29,024) | ₨8,000 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,789 (₨18,851) | ₨5,227 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元335 (₨3,535) | ₨1,708 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (₨1,056) | ₨1,044 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,651 (₨27,936) | ₨34,369 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元580 (₨6,112) | ₨11,214 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元49 (₨518) | ₨370 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 (₨406) | ₨345 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 76% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元547 (₨5,764) | ₨1,900 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元212 (₨2,237) | ₨1,720 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元610 (₨6,424) | ₨3,011 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元544 (₨5,736) | ₨2,125 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 146% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元240,574 (₨2,535,126) | ₨600,000 | + 323% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨76) | ₨73 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元92 (₨970) | ₨300 | + 223% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (₨254) | ₨216 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 63% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (₨277) | ₨94 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元21 (₨226) | ₨347 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元163 (₨1,712) | ₨940 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元20 (₨207) | ₨307 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元47 (₨498) | ₨152 | + 228% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (₨367) | ₨192 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨108) | ₨164 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (₨98) | ₨73 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元52 (₨545) | ₨360 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 275% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 275% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元125 (₨1,317) | ₨720 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元75 (₨786) | ₨400 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元246 (₨2,592) | ₨2,366 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元299 (₨3,150) | ₨500 | + 530% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元47 (₨498) | ₨529 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (₨340) | ₨61 | + 453% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元31 (₨327) | ₨100 | + 227% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,385 (₨35,673) | ₨40,632 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元9 (₨94) | ₨0.94 | + 9933% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元334 (₨3,522) | ₨1,121 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨192) | ₨120 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 974 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 129% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨137,478
(元13,046)
in Chengdu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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