- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Comparison
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 | ₨386 (元38) | 元53 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (元26) | 元33 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (元14) | 元15 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (元5.04) | 元16 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (元7) | 元16 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (元4.13) | 元8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (元19) | 元63 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (元13) | 元14 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (元2.42) | 元7 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (元12) | 元5.67 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨817 (元81) | 元112 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (元8) | 元8 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (元3.05) | 元13 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in India is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,813 (元3,036) | 元9,977 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,969 (元2,066) | 元4,884 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,329 (元427) | 元452 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,275 (元2,491) | 元5,379 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,612 (元1,440) | 元3,511 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,709 (元365) | 元303 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨861 (元85) | 元86 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,088 (元3,359) | 元2,507 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,371 (元1,022) | 元625 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨385 (元38) | 元40 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨484 (元48) | 元38 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in India is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,422 (元239) | 元533 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,745 (元270) | 元260 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,704 (元365) | 元628 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 (元288) | 元638 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in India is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨858,601 (元84,607) | 元141,949 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (元7) | 元7 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,267 (元125) | 元145 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (元12) | 元25 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (元28) | 元41 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,383 (元136) | 元312 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨235 (元23) | 元31 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (元18) | 元38 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨220 (元22) | 元38 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (元13) | 元9 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (元7) | 元13 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (元27) | 元58 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (元118) | 元167 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨465 (元46) | 元95 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,801 (元178) | 元852 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,807 (元178) | 元402 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨628 (元62) | 元61 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (元19) | 元35 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨202 (元20) | 元32 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,517 (元3,795) | 元3,309 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (元2.82) | 元0.83 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,882 (元185) | 元355 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (元24) | 元21 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,687 prices entered by 5,421 different people.
Cost of living in India is 31% cheaper than in China
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