- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Foshan
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Foshan, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foshan (China) is 16% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60元 (₨626) | ₨150 | + 318% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23元 (₨240) | ₨300 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (₨209) | ₨225 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (₨139) | ₨99 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (₨116) | ₨79 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨84) | ₨30 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27元 (₨282) | ₨300 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.50元 (₨57) | ₨162 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00元 (₨21) | ₨80 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (₨78) | ₨100 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70元 (₨727) | ₨850 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14元 (₨143) | ₨80 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (₨78) | ₨100 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Foshan (China) is 3% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,320元 (₨34,665) | ₨20,330 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,950元 (₨20,360) | ₨7,000 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372元 (₨3,882) | ₨5,041 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000元 (₨10,441) | ₨25,000 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700元 (₨7,309) | ₨10,000 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 103元 (₨1,079) | ₨1,000 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨100,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨25,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨300 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Foshan (China) is 10% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 467元 (₨4,873) | ₨2,500 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 358元 (₨3,741) | ₨4,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (₨4,960) | ₨4,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 463元 (₨4,829) | ₨3,000 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Foshan (China) is 89% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,796元 (₨1,480,512) | ₨570,000 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨76) | ₨66 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 138元 (₨1,436) | ₨500 | + 187% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Foshan (China) is 29% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (₨418) | ₨80 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 (₨127) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 120元 (₨1,253) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (₨261) | ₨100 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨300 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (₨157) | ₨100 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (₨313) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Foshan (China) is 7% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60元 (₨626) | ₨1,000 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (₨1,164) | ₨400 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340元 (₨3,550) | ₨5,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19元 (₨198) | ₨80 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (₨167) | ₨100 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (₨3,132) | ₨1,500 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12元 (₨127) | ₨200 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Foshan (China) is 24% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨79,145
(7,580元)
in Foshan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨64,000
in Aizawl.
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