- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Foshan
- Ajmer
- Comparison
Cost of living in Foshan, China compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foshan (China) is 71% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (₨636) | ₨167 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (₨244) | ₨313 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (₨212) | ₨134 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (₨105) | ₨45 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (₨112) | ₨79 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨85) | ₨40 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元27 (₨286) | ₨105 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5.50 (₨58) | ₨128 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元2.00 (₨21) | ₨25 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元8 (₨79) | ₨97 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元70 (₨738) | ₨425 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元15 (₨156) | ₨74 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (₨66) | ₨20 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Foshan (China) is 9% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,937 (₨41,700) | ₨15,248 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,933 (₨20,478) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元372 (₨3,938) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (₨10,592) | ₨12,000 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (₨7,414) | ₨7,000 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元103 (₨1,094) | ₨1,800 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨50,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨7,500 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Foshan (China) is 31% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元600 (₨6,355) | ₨2,671 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元463 (₨4,899) | ₨4,268 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元563 (₨5,958) | ₨4,895 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元463 (₨4,899) | ₨2,282 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Foshan (China) is 14% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元141,796 (₨1,501,893) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨77) | ₨85 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元138 (₨1,456) | ₨2,108 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Foshan (China) is 19% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元40 (₨424) | ₨90 | + 371% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (₨129) | ₨200 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元120 (₨1,271) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (₨265) | ₨231 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨166 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨130 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (₨159) | ₨48 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨318) | ₨300 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Foshan (China) is 47% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元60 (₨636) | ₨325 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元130 (₨1,381) | ₨275 | + 401% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元340 (₨3,601) | ₨1,684 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨325 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元19 (₨201) | ₨200 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (₨169) | ₨101 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨32,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (₨3,178) | ₨945 | + 236% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元12 (₨129) | ₨314 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Foshan (China) is 19% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨49,877
(元4,709)
in Foshan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨42,000
in Ajmer.
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