- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨421 (40元) | 53元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (4.84元) | 16元 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (7元) | 16元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (3.85元) | 8元 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (19元) | 60元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (13元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (2.31元) | 7元 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (11元) | 5.64元 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨820 (77元) | 115元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (3.03元) | 12元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in India is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,215 (2,932元) | 9,872元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,393 (2,010元) | 4,679元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,322 (406元) | 428元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,495 (2,395元) | 5,568元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,673 (1,472元) | 3,518元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,678 (345元) | 294元 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨841 (79元) | 88元 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,600 (3,156元) | 2,285元 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,356 (973元) | 634元 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (36元) | 40元 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨536 (50元) | 38元 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in India is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (224元) | 541元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,714 (255元) | 279元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,683 (346元) | 615元 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,899 (272元) | 663元 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in India is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨877,381 (82,423元) | 143,740元 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,310 (123元) | 147元 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨133 (13元) | 25元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨294 (28元) | 38元 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,460 (137元) | 266元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨244 (23元) | 29元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (17元) | 36元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (21元) | 39元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 (13元) | 9元 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (27元) | 59元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,219 (114元) | 158元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (44元) | 89元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,790 (168元) | 812元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,819 (171元) | 384元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (59元) | 61元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (18元) | 34元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (19元) | 33元 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,847 (3,649元) | 3,282元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨54 (5.09元) | 1.04元 | + 389% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,889 (177元) | 337元 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (23元) | 20元 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 28% cheaper than in China
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