- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Shanghai (China) is 41% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨316) | ₨150 | + 111% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (₨380) | ₨300 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨147) | ₨225 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (₨190) | ₨99 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨155) | ₨79 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨85) | ₨30 | + 184% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨753) | ₨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 (₨1,053) | ₨850 | + 24% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (₨96) | ₨80 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨176) | ₨100 | + 76% | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in Shanghai (China) is 203% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨155,311) | ₨10,165 | + 1428% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨70,070) | ₨7,000 | + 901% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨4,404) | ₨5,041 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨73,704) | ₨10,500 | + 602% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨32,203) | ₨10,000 | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨2,202) | ₨8,000 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,334) | ₨1,000 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,613 (₨27,512) | ₨100,000 | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元740 (₨7,789) | ₨25,000 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (₨591) | ₨300 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (₨310) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨7,356) | ₨2,500 | + 194% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,421) | ₨4,000 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨8,412) | ₨4,000 | + 110% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨8,190) | ₨3,000 | + 173% | |
Transportation | + 135% | |||
Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 135% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,850,049) | ₨570,000 | + 225% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨81) | ₨66 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨2,106) | ₨500 | + 321% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (₨563) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 24% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元27 (₨286) | ₨80 | + 257% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (₨372) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 (₨9,217) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 (₨371) | ₨50 | + 641% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨370) | ₨100 | + 270% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (₨413) | ₨100 | + 313% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨108) | ₨300 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (₨206) | ₨100 | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (₨837) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 30% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元174 (₨1,835) | ₨1,000 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,685) | ₨400 | + 321% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元899 (₨9,466) | ₨2,000 | + 373% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨2,106) | ₨5,000 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 (₨845) | ₨800 | + 6% | |
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3,265 (₨34,379) | ₨30,000 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨2.11) | ₨1.50 | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,745) | ₨1,500 | + 83% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨158) | ₨200 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 86% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 86% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨59,569
(元5,657)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨32,000
in Aizawl.
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