Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 153% more expensive than in Kanpur (India)
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| Food | + 117% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 117% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47元 (₨544) | ₨226 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (₨477) | ₨309 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (₨193) | ₨158 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 (₨229) | ₨58 | + 295% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23元 (₨271) | ₨76 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (₨131) | ₨50 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (₨707) | ₨160 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (₨194) | ₨91 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (₨74) | ₨21 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (₨74) | ₨107 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (₨1,231) | ₨621 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (₨99) | ₨77 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 (₨209) | ₨26 | + 705% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 291% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,427元 (₨237,041) | ₨29,948 | + 691% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,886元 (₨126,328) | ₨14,928 | + 746% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478元 (₨5,545) | ₨2,646 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,193元 (₨95,068) | ₨22,069 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,417元 (₨51,254) | ₨27,583 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292元 (₨3,392) | ₨1,664 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (₨1,363) | ₨930 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,419元 (₨16,468) | ₨32,475 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 629元 (₨7,295) | ₨9,527 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51元 (₨588) | ₨352 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52元 (₨598) | ₨345 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 56% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 534元 (₨6,201) | ₨2,229 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 255元 (₨2,956) | ₨2,879 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 619元 (₨7,180) | ₨3,288 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 884元 (₨10,256) | ₨2,030 | + 405% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 90% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,024元 (₨1,903,383) | ₨799,805 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (₨99) | ₨80 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (₨2,386) | ₨909 | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (₨498) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 254% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39元 (₨448) | ₨93 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (₨388) | ₨163 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 730元 (₨8,466) | ₨600 | + 1311% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (₨719) | ₨192 | + 275% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (₨552) | ₨139 | + 298% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (₨472) | ₨309 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (₨130) | ₨111 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (₨151) | ₨62 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113元 (₨1,311) | ₨350 | + 275% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 145% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 326元 (₨3,780) | ₨456 | + 729% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 118元 (₨1,374) | ₨407 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,445元 (₨16,769) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 333元 (₨3,865) | ₨1,069 | + 262% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 86元 (₨1,003) | ₨192 | + 422% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (₨337) | ₨227 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (₨174) | ₨111 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,141元 (₨36,446) | ₨35,973 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (₨2.32) | ₨1.33 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 448元 (₨5,201) | ₨1,611 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (₨288) | ₨102 | + 184% | |
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TOTAL | + 153% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 538 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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