- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 55% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨285) | ₨295 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (₨346) | ₨341 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨133) | ₨113 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (₨176) | ₨44 | + 302% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨140) | ₨118 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨77) | ₨24 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨680) | ₨329 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (₨129) | ₨103 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (₨124) | ₨21 | + 489% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (₨46) | ₨93 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (₨951) | ₨951 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (₨87) | ₨57 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨159) | ₨32 | + 397% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 157% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨140,345) | ₨26,100 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨63,318) | ₨16,882 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨3,980) | ₨3,586 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨66,601) | ₨14,399 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨29,100) | ₨11,333 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨1,990) | ₨2,000 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,205) | ₨1,198 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,265 (₨31,065) | ₨36,364 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元964 (₨9,168) | ₨10,899 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (₨535) | ₨291 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (₨285) | ₨944 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 110% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨6,647) | ₨1,829 | + 263% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,091) | ₨1,948 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨7,601) | ₨2,900 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨7,401) | ₨2,742 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 24% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,671,775) | ₨1,077,630 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨73) | ₨54 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨1,903) | ₨2,053 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (₨506) | ₨117 | + 331% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 13% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (₨321) | ₨500 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (₨381) | ₨80 | + 377% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元737 (₨7,015) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (₨328) | ₨200 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨333) | ₨438 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (₨367) | ₨164 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (₨122) | ₨100 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (₨183) | ₨47 | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元85 (₨807) | ₨134 | + 504% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 51% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元255 (₨2,429) | ₨826 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,522) | ₨390 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元913 (₨8,687) | ₨597 | + 1355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨1,903) | ₨3,993 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元79 (₨749) | ₨100 | + 649% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨285) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (₨158) | ₨100 | + 58% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,141 (₨10,858) | ₨12,500 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨1.90) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,480) | ₨500 | + 396% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨143) | ₨120 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,198 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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(元13,609)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Allahabad.
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