- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 40% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨316) | ₨150 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (₨374) | ₨300 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨147) | ₨225 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (₨203) | ₨99 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨155) | ₨79 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨85) | ₨30 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨752) | ₨300 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (₨143) | ₨162 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (₨137) | ₨80 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (₨51) | ₨100 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (₨1,052) | ₨850 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (₨85) | ₨80 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨175) | ₨100 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 144% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨155,201) | ₨20,330 | + 663% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨70,020) | ₨7,000 | + 900% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨4,401) | ₨5,041 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨73,651) | ₨25,000 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨32,180) | ₨10,000 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨2,201) | ₨8,000 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,333) | ₨1,000 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,733 (₨28,761) | ₨100,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元673 (₨7,080) | ₨25,000 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元46 (₨489) | ₨300 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元34 (₨357) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨7,351) | ₨2,500 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,419) | ₨4,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨8,406) | ₨4,000 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨8,184) | ₨3,000 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 138% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,848,728) | ₨570,000 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨81) | ₨66 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨2,104) | ₨500 | + 321% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元56 (₨594) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 27% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (₨258) | ₨80 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (₨372) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 (₨9,211) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 (₨370) | ₨50 | + 641% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元41 (₨435) | ₨100 | + 335% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元38 (₨400) | ₨100 | + 300% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨110) | ₨300 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (₨204) | ₨100 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元91 (₨957) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元138 (₨1,453) | ₨1,000 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,684) | ₨400 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,024 (₨10,771) | ₨2,000 | + 439% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨2,104) | ₨5,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元82 (₨859) | ₨800 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨316) | ₨80 | + 295% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (₨175) | ₨100 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,127 (₨32,898) | ₨30,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨2.10) | ₨1.50 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,743) | ₨1,500 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨158) | ₨200 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 846 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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For example, you would need at least ₨98,279
(元9,340)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨56,000
in Aizawl.
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