- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Comparison
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 | ₨372 (元38) | 元48 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨263 (元27) | 元33 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 (元14) | 元16 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (元4.98) | 元15 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨69 (元7) | 元16 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (元3.15) | 元10 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨189 (元19) | 元73 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (元14) | 元13 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (元2.36) | 元8 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨112 (元11) | 元5.33 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨800 (元81) | 元108 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (元8) | 元8 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (元2.94) | 元11 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in India is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,053 (元2,754) | 元10,557 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨17,199 (元1,751) | 元5,704 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,765 (元485) | 元428 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,277 (元1,962) | 元5,193 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,682 (元1,291) | 元3,564 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,849 (元392) | 元249 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨993 (元101) | 元103 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,720 (元3,636) | 元2,385 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,094 (元1,129) | 元702 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨357 (元36) | 元45 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨218 (元22) | 元35 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in India is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,432 (元248) | 元526 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,635 (元268) | 元291 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,719 (元379) | 元665 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,925 (元298) | 元712 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in India is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨856,938 (元87,240) | 元159,234 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (元7) | 元6 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,063 (元108) | 元160 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨103 (元10) | 元26 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨199 (元20) | 元44 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨448 (元46) | 元351 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨241 (元24) | 元38 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨186 (元19) | 元39 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨210 (元21) | 元36 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨129 (元13) | 元9 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (元7) | 元11 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨214 (元22) | 元62 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,032 (元105) | 元171 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨442 (元45) | 元103 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨876 (元89) | 元475 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,819 (元185) | 元397 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨712 (元73) | 元68 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 (元19) | 元34 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨220 (元22) | 元34 | - 35% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨38,940 (元3,964) | 元3,275 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.23 (元0.43) | 元0.38 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,919 (元195) | 元415 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨221 (元23) | 元20 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 41% cheaper than in China
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