- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Lijiang City
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lijiang City, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Lijiang City (China) is 14% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨314) | ₨150 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (₨270) | ₨300 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (₨157) | ₨225 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (₨199) | ₨99 | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | 元9 (₨95) | ₨79 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨30 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元10 (₨105) | ₨300 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (₨68) | ₨162 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (₨94) | ₨80 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (₨52) | ₨100 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元40 (₨419) | ₨850 | - 51% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (₨94) | ₨80 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.00 (₨42) | ₨100 | - 58% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Lijiang City (China) is 1% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (₨15,712) | ₨10,165 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (₨10,474) | ₨7,000 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元800 (₨8,380) | ₨5,041 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨10,500 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (₨7,332) | ₨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) | 元65 (₨681) | ₨1,000 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (₨31,423) | ₨100,000 | - 69% | |
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 | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Lijiang City (China) is 8% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元450 (₨4,713) | ₨2,500 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (₨3,142) | ₨4,000 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元350 (₨3,666) | ₨4,000 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元290 (₨3,038) | ₨3,000 | + 1% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Lijiang City (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨570,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨66 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨500 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Lijiang City (China) is 19% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨80 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (₨73) | ₨300 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨100 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨314) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Lijiang City (China) is 14% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元200 (₨2,095) | ₨400 | + 424% | |
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 | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨80 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
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200 (₨2,095) | ₨1,500 | + 40% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨157) | ₨200 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lijiang City (China) is about the same as in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨29,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨27,934
(元2,667)
in Lijiang City.
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