Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨371 (31元) | 56元 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (28元) | 41元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (14元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (4.54元) | 17元 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (7元) | 20元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (3.69元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (20元) | 57元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (13元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (2.61元) | 7元 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (13元) | 6.00元 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨769 (64元) | 129元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (7元) | 11元 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (3.25元) | 13元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in India is 64% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,976 (3,884元) | 13,117元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,959 (2,229元) | 7,964元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,564 (460元) | 401元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,930 (2,061元) | 8,919元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,320 (1,184元) | 4,611元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,294 (438元) | 242元 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (54元) | 117元 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,641 (2,451元) | 1,521元 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,041 (996元) | 661元 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨548 (45元) | 56元 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨442 (37元) | 54元 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,594 (215元) | 491元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,556 (211元) | 261元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,248 (351元) | 609元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,070 (254元) | 662元 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in India is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,062,730 (87,872元) | 150,872元 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (9元) | 9元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,165 (96元) | 197元 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (10元) | 29元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (20元) | 23元 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,330 (110元) | 371元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (32元) | 37元 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (17元) | 23元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨267 (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (15元) | 14元 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (25元) | 63元 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,485 (123元) | 267元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (53元) | 114元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (124元) | 1,234元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (150元) | 473元 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨641 (53元) | 81元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (17元) | 35元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (15元) | 31元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (3,927元) | 3,289元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (0.09元) | 0.24元 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,773 (147元) | 449元 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨236 (19元) | 29元 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,618 prices entered by 1,190 different people.
Cost of living in India is 49% cheaper than in China
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