- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 35% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨306) | ₨150 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元35 (₨354) | ₨300 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨143) | ₨225 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (₨195) | ₨99 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨151) | ₨79 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨83) | ₨30 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨730) | ₨300 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (₨139) | ₨162 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (₨133) | ₨80 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (₨50) | ₨100 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (₨1,021) | ₨850 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (₨78) | ₨80 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨170) | ₨100 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 167% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨150,594) | ₨20,330 | + 641% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨67,941) | ₨7,000 | + 871% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨4,270) | ₨5,041 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨71,465) | ₨10,500 | + 581% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨31,225) | ₨10,000 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨2,135) | ₨8,000 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,293) | ₨1,000 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,591 (₨26,452) | ₨100,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元717 (₨7,324) | ₨25,000 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元51 (₨526) | ₨300 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元33 (₨340) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 22% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨7,133) | ₨2,500 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,317) | ₨4,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨8,157) | ₨4,000 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨7,941) | ₨3,000 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 131% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,793,855) | ₨570,000 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨79) | ₨66 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨2,042) | ₨500 | + 308% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元54 (₨547) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 23% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (₨250) | ₨80 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (₨361) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 (₨8,937) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 (₨359) | ₨50 | + 619% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨358) | ₨100 | + 258% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (₨395) | ₨100 | + 295% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨106) | ₨300 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (₨198) | ₨100 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元82 (₨835) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (₨1,683) | ₨1,000 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,634) | ₨400 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,024 (₨10,451) | ₨2,000 | + 423% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨2,042) | ₨5,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元81 (₨830) | ₨800 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨306) | ₨80 | + 283% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (₨170) | ₨100 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,219 (₨32,867) | ₨30,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨2.04) | ₨1.50 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,661) | ₨1,500 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨153) | ₨200 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 968 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 76% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨112,366
(元11,006)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨64,000
in Aizawl.
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