- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 88% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78元 (₨815) | ₨150 | + 443% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 38元 (₨391) | ₨300 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22元 (₨224) | ₨225 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19元 (₨200) | ₨99 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22元 (₨230) | ₨79 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13元 (₨139) | ₨30 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85元 (₨885) | ₨300 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20元 (₨212) | ₨162 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (₨89) | ₨80 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.72元 (₨59) | ₨100 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121元 (₨1,258) | ₨850 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (₨82) | ₨80 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21元 (₨219) | ₨100 | + 119% | |
| 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 | 14,572元 (₨151,317) | ₨20,330 | + 644% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,245元 (₨96,001) | ₨7,000 | + 1271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 445元 (₨4,625) | ₨5,041 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,308元 (₨96,648) | ₨25,000 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,212元 (₨64,508) | ₨10,000 | + 545% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 219元 (₨2,276) | ₨8,000 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 110元 (₨1,140) | ₨1,000 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,149元 (₨22,313) | ₨100,000 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 724元 (₨7,522) | ₨25,000 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (₨454) | ₨300 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35元 (₨366) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 13% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 747元 (₨7,753) | ₨2,500 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 267元 (₨2,776) | ₨4,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644元 (₨6,687) | ₨4,000 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 887元 (₨9,208) | ₨3,000 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 113% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,685元 (₨1,440,087) | ₨570,000 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨75) | ₨66 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193元 (₨2,009) | ₨500 | + 302% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 56元 (₨586) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 33% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (₨255) | ₨80 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (₨367) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 875元 (₨9,090) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35元 (₨366) | ₨50 | + 631% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 45元 (₨470) | ₨100 | + 370% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (₨400) | ₨100 | + 300% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (₨114) | ₨300 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20元 (₨210) | ₨100 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 103元 (₨1,075) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 81% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143元 (₨1,484) | ₨1,000 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 (₨1,187) | ₨400 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,074元 (₨11,152) | ₨2,000 | + 458% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 475元 (₨4,932) | ₨5,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84元 (₨876) | ₨800 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (₨342) | ₨80 | + 328% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46元 (₨473) | ₨100 | + 373% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,127元 (₨32,466) | ₨30,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79元 (₨8) | ₨1.50 | + 444% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 484元 (₨5,023) | ₨1,500 | + 235% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (₨205) | ₨200 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 854 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 99% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨125,271
(12,064元)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨63,000
in Aizawl.
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