- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 51% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨282) | ₨295 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (₨335) | ₨341 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨132) | ₨113 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (₨179) | ₨44 | + 309% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨139) | ₨118 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨76) | ₨24 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨672) | ₨329 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (₨128) | ₨103 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (₨122) | ₨21 | + 482% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (₨46) | ₨93 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (₨940) | ₨951 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (₨84) | ₨57 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨157) | ₨32 | + 391% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 154% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨138,652) | ₨26,100 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨62,553) | ₨16,882 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨3,932) | ₨3,586 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨65,798) | ₨14,399 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨28,749) | ₨11,333 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨1,966) | ₨2,000 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,191) | ₨1,198 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,461 (₨32,536) | ₨36,364 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元801 (₨7,532) | ₨10,899 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (₨522) | ₨291 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (₨276) | ₨944 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 101% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨6,567) | ₨1,829 | + 259% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,054) | ₨1,948 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨7,510) | ₨2,900 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨7,311) | ₨2,742 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 22% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,651,598) | ₨1,077,630 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨73) | ₨54 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨1,880) | ₨2,053 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (₨498) | ₨117 | + 324% | |
| 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32 (₨302) | ₨500 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (₨377) | ₨80 | + 371% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元692 (₨6,506) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (₨324) | ₨200 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨329) | ₨438 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (₨363) | ₨164 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (₨104) | ₨100 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (₨181) | ₨47 | + 282% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元83 (₨782) | ₨134 | + 485% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 46% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元253 (₨2,375) | ₨826 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,504) | ₨390 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,053 (₨9,897) | ₨597 | + 1557% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨1,880) | ₨3,993 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元76 (₨716) | ₨100 | + 616% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨282) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (₨156) | ₨100 | + 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,141 (₨10,727) | ₨12,500 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨1.88) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,450) | ₨500 | + 390% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨141) | ₨120 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,351 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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(元16,465)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Allahabad.
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