- Cost of Living
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- Foshan
- Ajmer
- Comparison
Cost of living in Foshan, China compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Foshan (China) is 87% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (₨632) | ₨100 | + 532% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (₨242) | ₨350 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (₨211) | ₨134 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (₨105) | ₨43 | + 141% | |
12 eggs, large | 元11 (₨112) | ₨56 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨84) | ₨30 | + 181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元27 (₨284) | ₨105 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5.50 (₨58) | ₨144 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元2.00 (₨21) | ₨28 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元8 (₨79) | ₨70 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元70 (₨734) | ₨425 | + 73% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元15 (₨156) | ₨75 | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (₨65) | ₨20 | + 227% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Foshan (China) is 18% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,937 (₨41,466) | ₨12,624 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,933 (₨20,363) | ₨7,500 | + 172% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元372 (₨3,916) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (₨10,532) | ₨12,000 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (₨7,373) | ₨7,000 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元103 (₨1,088) | ₨1,800 | - 40% | |
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 | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Foshan (China) is 43% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元600 (₨6,319) | ₨2,250 | + 181% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元463 (₨4,871) | ₨4,018 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元563 (₨5,924) | ₨3,750 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元463 (₨4,871) | ₨2,282 | + 113% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Foshan (China) is 19% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元141,796 (₨1,493,452) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨76) | ₨85 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元138 (₨1,448) | ₨600 | + 141% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Foshan (China) is 33% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元40 (₨421) | ₨100 | + 321% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (₨128) | ₨200 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元120 (₨1,264) | ₨500 | + 153% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (₨263) | ₨231 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨175 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨130 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (₨158) | ₨48 | + 229% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨316) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Foshan (China) is 60% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元60 (₨632) | ₨325 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元130 (₨1,373) | ₨284 | + 383% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,250 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元340 (₨3,581) | ₨1,750 | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨325 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元19 (₨200) | ₨175 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (₨169) | ₨101 | + 67% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨32,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (₨3,160) | ₨500 | + 532% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元12 (₨128) | ₨60 | + 113% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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For example, you would need at least ₨50,205
(元4,767)
in Foshan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Ajmer.
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