- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 5% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨285) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (₨346) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨133) | ₨150 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (₨177) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨140) | ₨60 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨77) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨680) | ₨500 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (₨129) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (₨124) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (₨46) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (₨951) | ₨1,000 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (₨87) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨159) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 24% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨140,345) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨63,318) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨3,980) | ₨5,083 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨66,601) | ₨6,000 | + 1010% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨29,100) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨1,990) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,205) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,265 (₨31,065) | ₨150,000 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元964 (₨9,168) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (₨535) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (₨285) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨6,647) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,091) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨7,601) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨7,401) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,671,775) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨73) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨1,903) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (₨506) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (₨321) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (₨381) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元737 (₨7,015) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (₨328) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨333) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (₨367) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (₨122) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (₨183) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元85 (₨807) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元255 (₨2,429) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,522) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元913 (₨8,687) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨1,903) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元79 (₨749) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨285) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (₨158) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,141 (₨10,858) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨1.90) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,480) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨143) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,122 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least ₨460,166
(元48,362)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨396,000
in Aizawl.
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