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Cost of living in Foshan, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Foshan (China) is 12% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (₨632) | ₨150 | + 322% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (₨242) | ₨300 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (₨211) | ₨225 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (₨105) | ₨99 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 元11 (₨112) | ₨79 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨84) | ₨30 | + 181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元27 (₨285) | ₨300 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5.50 (₨58) | ₨162 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元2.00 (₨21) | ₨80 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元8 (₨79) | ₨100 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元70 (₨734) | ₨850 | - 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元15 (₨156) | ₨80 | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (₨65) | ₨100 | - 35% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Foshan (China) is 37% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,937 (₨41,487) | ₨10,165 | + 308% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,933 (₨20,373) | ₨7,000 | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元372 (₨3,918) | ₨5,041 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (₨10,538) | ₨10,500 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (₨7,376) | ₨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) | 元103 (₨1,089) | ₨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 | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Foshan (China) is 39% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元600 (₨6,323) | ₨2,500 | + 153% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元463 (₨4,874) | ₨4,000 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元563 (₨5,928) | ₨4,000 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元463 (₨4,874) | ₨3,000 | + 62% | |
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 | 元141,796 (₨1,494,221) | ₨570,000 | + 162% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨76) | ₨66 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元138 (₨1,449) | ₨500 | + 190% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Foshan (China) is 28% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元40 (₨422) | ₨80 | + 427% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (₨129) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元120 (₨1,265) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (₨263) | ₨100 | + 163% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨300 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (₨158) | ₨100 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨316) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Foshan (China) is 7% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元60 (₨632) | ₨1,000 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元130 (₨1,374) | ₨400 | + 244% | |
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 | 元340 (₨3,583) | ₨5,000 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元19 (₨200) | ₨80 | + 150% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (₨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 | 元300 (₨3,161) | ₨1,500 | + 111% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元12 (₨128) | ₨200 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Foshan (China) is 32% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨41,002
(元3,891)
in Foshan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Aizawl.
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