- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Chengdu
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chengdu, China compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chengdu (China) is 77% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元33 (₨311) | ₨120 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (₨274) | ₨170 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨135) | ₨94 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (₨116) | ₨49 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元18 (₨170) | ₨58 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨72) | ₨35 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 (₨515) | ₨152 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (₨117) | ₨109 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (₨72) | ₨42 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (₨57) | ₨123 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元108 (₨1,012) | ₨425 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元11 (₨99) | ₨86 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元9 (₨83) | ₨26 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 82% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,903 (₨46,089) | ₨18,300 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,398 (₨22,542) | ₨13,182 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元552 (₨5,186) | ₨3,417 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,033 (₨28,507) | ₨8,000 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,708 (₨16,060) | ₨5,227 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元270 (₨2,541) | ₨1,708 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元101 (₨948) | ₨1,044 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,631 (₨24,733) | ₨36,620 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元642 (₨6,039) | ₨10,201 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元59 (₨559) | ₨420 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元38 (₨361) | ₨222 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 52% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元472 (₨4,440) | ₨1,900 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元213 (₨2,004) | ₨1,720 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元655 (₨6,157) | ₨3,011 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元518 (₨4,873) | ₨2,125 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 123% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元244,482 (₨2,298,156) | ₨600,000 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨66) | ₨73 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元92 (₨869) | ₨300 | + 190% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (₨226) | ₨145 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 48% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元29 (₨273) | ₨89 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元17 (₨157) | ₨329 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元159 (₨1,497) | ₨466 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元63 (₨592) | ₨307 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (₨413) | ₨181 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (₨352) | ₨204 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨97) | ₨187 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (₨89) | ₨86 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元42 (₨394) | ₨159 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 79% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元110 (₨1,033) | ₨859 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元86 (₨812) | ₨400 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元335 (₨3,149) | ₨718 | + 338% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元324 (₨3,043) | ₨500 | + 509% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (₨476) | ₨531 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (₨297) | ₨61 | + 384% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (₨268) | ₨100 | + 168% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,165 (₨10,949) | ₨23,599 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.50 (₨4.68) | ₨0.94 | + 398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元521 (₨4,897) | ₨1,121 | + 337% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (₨163) | ₨120 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 619 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 84% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨143,671
(元15,284)
in Chengdu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Ahmedabad.
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