Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨350 (31元) | 50元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (26元) | 36元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (13元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (4.63元) | 14元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (3.18元) | 8元 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨229 (20元) | 56元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (12元) | 12元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (2.73元) | 6元 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (12元) | 6元 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨763 (68元) | 91元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (8元) | 9元 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (3.17元) | 10元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in India is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,514 (2,976元) | 7,221元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,078 (1,783元) | 4,585元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,877 (433元) | 451元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,082 (1,694元) | 6,526元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,146 (1,078元) | 3,490元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,419 (304元) | 300元 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨678 (60元) | 78元 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,148 (2,588元) | 1,937元 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,326 (917元) | 630元 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨399 (35元) | 46元 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨250 (22元) | 47元 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in India is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,330 (207元) | 388元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,598 (231元) | 221元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,668 (326元) | 541元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (245元) | 505元 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in India is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨921,658 (81,838元) | 142,791元 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (7元) | 6元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,229 (109元) | 191元 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (9元) | 29元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (19元) | 37元 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨622 (55元) | 372元 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (28元) | 28元 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (15元) | 38元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨255 (23元) | 35元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (13元) | 9元 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (5.99元) | 10元 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (21元) | 69元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,189 (106元) | 184元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (42元) | 90元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,675 (149元) | 804元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,633 (145元) | 413元 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨597 (53元) | 70元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (17元) | 33元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (17元) | 31元 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,885 (3,186元) | 3,170元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.16 (0.46元) | 0.55元 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,585 (141元) | 395元 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (24元) | 22元 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,719 prices entered by 2,410 different people.
Cost of living in India is 42% cheaper than in China
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