- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Foshan
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Foshan, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foshan (China) is 0% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (₨566) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (₨217) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (₨189) | ₨150 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (₨94) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (₨100) | ₨60 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨75) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元27 (₨255) | ₨500 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5.50 (₨52) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元2.00 (₨19) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元8 (₨71) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元70 (₨657) | ₨1,000 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元15 (₨139) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (₨58) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Foshan (China) is 0% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,937 (₨37,144) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,933 (₨18,240) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元372 (₨3,508) | ₨5,083 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (₨9,435) | ₨6,000 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (₨6,604) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元103 (₨975) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨150,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Foshan (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元600 (₨5,661) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元463 (₨4,364) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元563 (₨5,307) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元463 (₨4,364) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Foshan (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元141,796 (₨1,337,792) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨68) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元138 (₨1,297) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Foshan (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元40 (₨377) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (₨115) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元120 (₨1,132) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (₨236) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (₨142) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨283) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Foshan (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元60 (₨566) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元130 (₨1,230) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元340 (₨3,208) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元19 (₨179) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (₨151) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (₨2,830) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元12 (₨115) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Foshan (China) is about the same as in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨107,047
(元11,346)
in Foshan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨107,000
in Aizawl.
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