- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Foshan
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Foshan, China vs Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foshan (China) is 18% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60元 (₨635) | ₨150 | + 323% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23元 (₨243) | ₨300 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (₨212) | ₨225 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (₨141) | ₨99 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (₨117) | ₨79 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨85) | ₨30 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27元 (₨286) | ₨300 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.50元 (₨58) | ₨162 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00元 (₨21) | ₨80 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (₨79) | ₨100 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70元 (₨737) | ₨850 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14元 (₨145) | ₨80 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (₨79) | ₨100 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Foshan (China) is 4% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,320元 (₨35,143) | ₨20,330 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,950元 (₨20,641) | ₨7,000 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372元 (₨3,936) | ₨5,041 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000元 (₨10,585) | ₨25,000 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700元 (₨7,410) | ₨10,000 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 103元 (₨1,094) | ₨1,000 | + 9% | |
| 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 | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Foshan (China) is 11% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 467元 (₨4,940) | ₨2,500 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 358元 (₨3,793) | ₨4,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (₨5,028) | ₨4,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 463元 (₨4,896) | ₨3,000 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Foshan (China) is 115% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,796元 (₨1,500,937) | ₨570,000 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨77) | ₨66 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 187元 (₨1,981) | ₨500 | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Foshan (China) is 31% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (₨423) | ₨80 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 (₨129) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 120元 (₨1,270) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (₨265) | ₨100 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨300 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (₨159) | ₨100 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (₨318) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Foshan (China) is 5% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60元 (₨635) | ₨1,000 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (₨1,180) | ₨400 | + 195% | |
| 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 (₨3,599) | ₨5,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19元 (₨201) | ₨80 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (₨169) | ₨100 | + 69% | |
| 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 (₨3,176) | ₨1,500 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12元 (₨129) | ₨200 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Foshan (China) is 28% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨75,466
(7,129元)
in Foshan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Aizawl.
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