- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨382 (元37) | 元54 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (元26) | 元33 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (元14) | 元16 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (元4.86) | 元16 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (元7) | 元16 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (元4.32) | 元8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (元19) | 元62 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (元13) | 元14 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (元2.35) | 元7 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (元11) | 元5.48 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨798 (元76) | 元112 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (元8) | 元8 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (元3.00) | 元12 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in India is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,206 (元2,989) | 元10,128 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,986 (元2,010) | 元5,047 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,319 (元414) | 元465 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,214 (元2,319) | 元5,317 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,614 (元1,400) | 元3,642 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,897 (元373) | 元338 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨887 (元85) | 元86 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,168 (元3,273) | 元2,403 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,481 (元1,004) | 元666 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (元36) | 元40 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨520 (元50) | 元36 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in India is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,435 (元233) | 元546 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,777 (元266) | 元260 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,678 (元352) | 元611 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (元280) | 元604 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in India is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨864,887 (元82,846) | 元143,255 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (元7) | 元7 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,296 (元124) | 元153 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨113 (元11) | 元25 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (元27) | 元43 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,367 (元131) | 元265 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨233 (元22) | 元31 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨175 (元17) | 元44 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨215 (元21) | 元38 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (元13) | 元9 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (元7) | 元12 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨274 (元26) | 元60 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,130 (元108) | 元174 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨464 (元44) | 元98 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,795 (元172) | 元840 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (元173) | 元419 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨668 (元64) | 元64 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨183 (元17) | 元34 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (元19) | 元35 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,910 (元3,727) | 元3,321 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨34 (元3.28) | 元0.46 | + 612% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,857 (元178) | 元434 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨239 (元23) | 元20 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09579
CNY
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INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,221 prices entered by 5,462 different people.
Cost of living in India is 33% cheaper than in China
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