- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shanghai
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 70% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (₨293) | ₨261 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 (₨363) | ₨296 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨137) | ₨113 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (₨180) | ₨44 | + 309% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (₨144) | ₨118 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨79) | ₨27 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (₨699) | ₨271 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (₨133) | ₨102 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (₨127) | ₨20 | + 537% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (₨48) | ₨92 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (₨978) | ₨885 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (₨82) | ₨60 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (₨163) | ₨28 | + 489% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 165% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (₨144,270) | ₨24,870 | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (₨65,088) | ₨16,882 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (₨4,091) | ₨3,586 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (₨68,464) | ₨14,399 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (₨29,914) | ₨11,333 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (₨2,046) | ₨2,000 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (₨1,239) | ₨1,415 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,340 (₨32,666) | ₨32,610 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元796 (₨7,784) | ₨10,757 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (₨590) | ₨277 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (₨293) | ₨888 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 119% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (₨6,833) | ₨1,805 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (₨3,178) | ₨1,948 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (₨7,814) | ₨2,695 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (₨7,608) | ₨2,495 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 93% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (₨1,718,530) | ₨1,077,630 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨76) | ₨54 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (₨1,956) | ₨685 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (₨520) | ₨121 | + 332% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 118% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (₨330) | ₨500 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (₨392) | ₨80 | + 390% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元737 (₨7,211) | ₨500 | + 1342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (₨337) | ₨200 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨342) | ₨438 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元43 (₨422) | ₨164 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (₨125) | ₨100 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元21 (₨208) | ₨47 | + 338% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元85 (₨830) | ₨134 | + 521% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 47% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元260 (₨2,544) | ₨826 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (₨1,565) | ₨381 | + 311% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元913 (₨8,930) | ₨682 | + 1210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (₨1,956) | ₨3,993 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元79 (₨770) | ₨100 | + 670% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨293) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (₨162) | ₨100 | + 62% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元3,885 (₨37,998) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨1.96) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (₨2,550) | ₨1,000 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨147) | ₨120 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,220 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least ₨160,059
(元16,364)
in Shanghai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨80,000
in Allahabad.
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