Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (38元) | 46元 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (27元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (14元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (5.08元) | 15元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (3.59元) | 8元 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (20元) | 61元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (14元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (2.69元) | 5.88元 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (12元) | 5.16元 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨865 (84元) | 109元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (8元) | 8元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (3.37元) | 14元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in India is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,574 (3,066元) | 9,251元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,124 (1,954元) | 4,933元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,098 (398元) | 422元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,066 (2,337元) | 5,387元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,061 (1,366元) | 2,964元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,193 (310元) | 276元 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨747 (73元) | 98元 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,759 (2,987元) | 2,471元 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,743 (1,043元) | 563元 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (37元) | 40元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨289 (28元) | 46元 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in India is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (232元) | 468元 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,586 (251元) | 255元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,770 (366元) | 654元 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,768 (269元) | 642元 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in India is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨924,452 (89,782元) | 133,798元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,221 (119元) | 147元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (11元) | 38元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 (21元) | 43元 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,038 (101元) | 347元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (24元) | 62元 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (17元) | 47元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (22元) | 31元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (14元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (7元) | 12元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨253 (25元) | 71元 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,215 (118元) | 179元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (46元) | 99元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (175元) | 1,063元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (188元) | 395元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (67元) | 68元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (21元) | 33元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨236 (23元) | 31元 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,455 (3,346元) | 3,258元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.96 (0.39元) | 0.38元 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,995 (194元) | 340元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (24元) | 22元 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,603 prices entered by 2,713 different people.
Cost of living in India is 36% cheaper than in China
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