- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Shanghai (China) is 91% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨316) | ₨261 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (₨380) | ₨296 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨147) | ₨113 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (₨190) | ₨44 | + 331% | |
12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨155) | ₨118 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨85) | ₨27 | + 216% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨752) | ₨271 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (₨143) | ₨102 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (₨137) | ₨20 | + 585% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (₨51) | ₨92 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (₨1,052) | ₨885 | + 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (₨96) | ₨60 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨175) | ₨28 | + 534% | |
Housing | + 181% | |||
Housing in Shanghai (China) is 181% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨155,203) | ₨21,558 | + 620% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨70,021) | ₨16,882 | + 315% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨4,401) | ₨3,586 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨73,652) | ₨13,943 | + 428% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨32,181) | ₨11,333 | + 184% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨2,201) | ₨2,000 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,333) | ₨1,415 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,613 (₨27,493) | ₨32,610 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元740 (₨7,784) | ₨10,757 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (₨590) | ₨277 | + 113% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (₨310) | ₨888 | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 132% | |||
Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 132% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨7,351) | ₨1,805 | + 307% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,419) | ₨1,948 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨8,406) | ₨2,695 | + 212% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨8,184) | ₨2,495 | + 228% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 8% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,848,763) | ₨989,189 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨81) | ₨54 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨2,104) | ₨3,050 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (₨562) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 161% | |||
Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 161% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元27 (₨286) | ₨500 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (₨372) | ₨80 | + 365% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 (₨9,211) | ₨500 | + 1742% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 (₨370) | ₨200 | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨369) | ₨438 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (₨413) | ₨164 | + 152% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨107) | ₨100 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (₨206) | ₨47 | + 333% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (₨836) | ₨134 | + 526% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 43% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元174 (₨1,834) | ₨826 | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,684) | ₨381 | + 342% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元899 (₨9,460) | ₨682 | + 1287% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨2,104) | ₨3,993 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 (₨845) | ₨100 | + 745% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨316) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (₨175) | ₨100 | + 75% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,265 (₨34,355) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨2.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,743) | ₨1,000 | + 174% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨158) | ₨120 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 79% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨107,306
(元10,198)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Allahabad.
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