- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Shiyan
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shiyan, China compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Shiyan (China) is 7% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元10 (₨105) | ₨261 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨296 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨113 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨44 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | ₨118 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨27 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨271 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨102 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨20 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨92 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨885 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨60 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨28 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Shiyan (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨21,558 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨16,882 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨3,586 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨13,943 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨11,333 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,415 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ₨32,610 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,757 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨888 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Shiyan (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,805 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,948 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨2,695 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Shiyan (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨989,189 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨54 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,050 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Shiyan (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨80 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨438 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨164 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨100 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨47 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨134 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Shiyan (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨826 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨381 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨682 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,993 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨100 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.530
INR
/
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Cost of living in Shiyan (China) is 7% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨71,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨66,283
(元6,295)
in Shiyan.
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