- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 36% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨293) | ₨150 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 (₨365) | ₨300 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨137) | ₨225 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (₨178) | ₨50 | + 257% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨144) | ₨80 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨79) | ₨30 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨699) | ₨300 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (₨133) | ₨120 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (₨127) | ₨80 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (₨47) | ₨100 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (₨977) | ₨850 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (₨82) | ₨80 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨163) | ₨100 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 195% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨144,126) | ₨10,165 | + 1318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨65,023) | ₨7,000 | + 829% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨4,087) | ₨5,041 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨68,396) | ₨10,500 | + 551% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨29,884) | ₨10,000 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨2,044) | ₨8,000 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,238) | ₨1,000 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,340 (₨32,633) | ₨100,000 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元796 (₨7,776) | ₨25,000 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (₨589) | ₨300 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (₨293) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 20% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨6,826) | ₨2,500 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,175) | ₨4,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨7,806) | ₨4,000 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨7,600) | ₨3,000 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 143% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,716,813) | ₨570,000 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨75) | ₨66 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨1,954) | ₨400 | + 389% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (₨520) | ₨438 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 28% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (₨329) | ₨80 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (₨392) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元737 (₨7,204) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (₨337) | ₨50 | + 574% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨342) | ₨100 | + 242% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元43 (₨422) | ₨100 | + 322% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (₨125) | ₨300 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元21 (₨207) | ₨100 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元85 (₨829) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 35% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元260 (₨2,542) | ₨1,000 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,563) | ₨400 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元913 (₨8,921) | ₨2,000 | + 346% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨1,954) | ₨5,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元79 (₨769) | ₨800 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨293) | ₨80 | + 266% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (₨162) | ₨100 | + 62% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元3,885 (₨37,960) | ₨30,000 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨1.95) | ₨1.50 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,547) | ₨1,500 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨147) | ₨200 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,176 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 85% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨57,415
(元5,876)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Aizawl.
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