Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 21% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 9% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hyderabad, India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24元 (₨272) | ₨491 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (₨372) | ₨369 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (₨170) | ₨168 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (₨184) | ₨65 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (₨154) | ₨83 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨95) | ₨35 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (₨579) | ₨265 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (₨135) | ₨196 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.69元 (₨53) | ₨35 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.93元 (₨67) | ₨204 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 161元 (₨1,833) | ₨1,330 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (₨100) | ₨106 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (₨122) | ₨43 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 9% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hyderabad, India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,487元 (₨51,066) | ₨33,621 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,936元 (₨33,415) | ₨17,787 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 497元 (₨5,658) | ₨4,450 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (₨36,820) | ₨29,472 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (₨20,375) | ₨15,958 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (₨2,479) | ₨5,384 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101元 (₨1,151) | ₨513 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,891元 (₨21,527) | ₨27,467 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (₨6,430) | ₨12,314 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (₨564) | ₨572 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (₨474) | ₨1,726 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (₨5,757) | ₨2,747 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (₨2,411) | ₨3,615 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 602元 (₨6,852) | ₨5,702 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (₨7,479) | ₨3,875 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 48% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (₨2,424,300) | ₨1,177,820 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (₨91) | ₨112 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 (₨1,783) | ₨1,079 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27元 (₨306) | ₨311 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 40% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (₨289) | ₨186 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (₨277) | ₨423 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (₨1,802) | ₨797 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (₨202) | ₨497 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (₨451) | ₨210 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (₨419) | ₨316 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨115) | ₨147 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (₨114) | ₨96 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (₨693) | ₨587 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 13% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Hyderabad, India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 (₨1,777) | ₨1,642 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (₨913) | ₨509 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (₨3,478) | ₨1,326 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308元 (₨3,501) | ₨2,141 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (₨596) | ₨481 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (₨364) | ₨294 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (₨392) | ₨297 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (₨36,626) | ₨55,379 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (₨4.44) | ₨1.48 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (₨2,562) | ₨2,814 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (₨235) | ₨290 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 449 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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