- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Lijiang City
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lijiang City, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lijiang City (China) is 14% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨313) | ₨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 (₨198) | ₨99 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元9 (₨95) | ₨79 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨30 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元10 (₨104) | ₨300 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (₨68) | ₨162 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (₨94) | ₨80 | + 17% | |
| 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 (₨418) | ₨850 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (₨94) | ₨80 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.00 (₨42) | ₨100 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Lijiang City (China) is 6% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (₨15,661) | ₨20,330 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (₨10,441) | ₨7,000 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元800 (₨8,353) | ₨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 (₨7,308) | ₨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 (₨679) | ₨1,000 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (₨31,322) | ₨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 (₨4,698) | ₨2,500 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (₨3,132) | ₨4,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元350 (₨3,654) | ₨4,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元290 (₨3,028) | ₨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 | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Lijiang City (China) is 20% 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 (₨313) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Lijiang City (China) is 15% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元200 (₨2,088) | ₨400 | + 422% | |
| 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 (₨2,088) | ₨1,500 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨157) | ₨200 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.441
INR
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Cost of living in Lijiang City (China) is 5% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨64,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨60,493
(元5,794)
in Lijiang City.
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