- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨422 (41元) | 53元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (26元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (5.05元) | 15元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (7元) | 16元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (3.79元) | 8元 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (20元) | 59元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (14元) | 14元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (2.42元) | 7元 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (12元) | 5.68元 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨823 (81元) | 115元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (8元) | 8元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (3.19元) | 12元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in India is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,889 (3,031元) | 9,872元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,947 (2,055元) | 4,507元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,546 (446元) | 446元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,386 (2,393元) | 5,613元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,555 (1,526元) | 3,570元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,800 (373元) | 321元 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨821 (81元) | 84元 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,825 (3,319元) | 2,160元 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,668 (1,047元) | 681元 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨381 (37元) | 38元 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨566 (56元) | 39元 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,410 (236元) | 570元 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,670 (262元) | 261元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,756 (369元) | 611元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,920 (287元) | 694元 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in India is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨877,820 (86,140元) | 143,344元 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (8元) | 7元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,352 (133元) | 151元 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨134 (13元) | 26元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨280 (27元) | 31元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,553 (152元) | 364元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨259 (25元) | 29元 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (18元) | 35元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨224 (22元) | 37元 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (13元) | 10元 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨277 (27元) | 60元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,192 (117元) | 155元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (46元) | 87元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,957 (192元) | 797元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,761 (173元) | 379元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨613 (60元) | 60元 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨196 (19元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,823 (3,810元) | 3,290元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨61 (5.95元) | 1.00元 | + 493% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,883 (185元) | 302元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (25元) | 20元 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 23% cheaper than in China
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