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 | ₨345 (29元) | 45元 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨288 (24元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 (12元) | 16元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (4.56元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (7元) | 16元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (3.07元) | 9元 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (19元) | 49元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (13元) | 13元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (2.51元) | 5.68元 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (12元) | 6元 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (58元) | 113元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (8元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (2.99元) | 13元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in India is 66% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,804 (2,537元) | 13,422元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,397 (1,736元) | 7,580元 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,123 (351元) | 330元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,000 (1,703元) | 6,692元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,091 (1,114元) | 4,369元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,317 (453元) | 431元 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨666 (57元) | 101元 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,029 (2,386元) | 1,837元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,430 (973元) | 521元 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (30元) | 29元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨509 (43元) | 47元 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in India is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,321 (198元) | 527元 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (214元) | 262元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,731 (318元) | 655元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,851 (243元) | 794元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in India is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,021,150 (86,928元) | 142,424元 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨96 (8元) | 7元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,210 (103元) | 182元 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (9元) | 29元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨218 (19元) | 34元 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨605 (52元) | 639元 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨376 (32元) | 21元 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 (16元) | 26元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (23元) | 29元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (14元) | 11元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (7元) | 10元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨245 (21元) | 94元 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (102元) | 266元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨486 (41元) | 105元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,354 (115元) | 759元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,712 (146元) | 377元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨684 (58元) | 72元 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (17元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (15元) | 22元 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,632 (3,799元) | 3,037元 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.32 (0.20元) | 0.24元 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,393 (119元) | 418元 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨279 (24元) | 30元 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,763 prices entered by 1,302 different people.
Cost of living in India is 50% cheaper than in China
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