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Cost of living in China compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (₨505) | ₨389 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (₨350) | ₨255 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (₨141) | ₨143 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (₨153) | ₨52 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (₨158) | ₨71 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨78) | ₨37 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60元 (₨623) | ₨196 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (₨136) | ₨141 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (₨65) | ₨25 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.60元 (₨58) | ₨121 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111元 (₨1,151) | ₨860 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (₨75) | ₨82 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (₨115) | ₨33 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in China is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,829元 (₨91,346) | ₨30,707 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,290元 (₨44,382) | ₨20,612 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428元 (₨4,429) | ₨4,231 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,203元 (₨53,826) | ₨23,844 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,294元 (₨34,081) | ₨15,237 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264元 (₨2,734) | ₨4,606 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90元 (₨931) | ₨911 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,101元 (₨21,738) | ₨34,206 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 714元 (₨7,391) | ₨11,435 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (₨371) | ₨427 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 (₨554) | ₨555 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in China is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (₨5,257) | ₨2,431 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 276元 (₨2,860) | ₨2,924 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 627元 (₨6,489) | ₨4,098 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 658元 (₨6,807) | ₨3,329 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in China is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,996元 (₨1,469,041) | ₨869,161 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨77) | ₨79 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152元 (₨1,572) | ₨1,293 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (₨300) | ₨153 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (₨370) | ₨316 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 281元 (₨2,904) | ₨1,134 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46元 (₨473) | ₨276 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (₨400) | ₨183 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (₨377) | ₨224 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨104) | ₨125 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (₨143) | ₨71 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56元 (₨574) | ₨287 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 163元 (₨1,689) | ₨1,206 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89元 (₨925) | ₨499 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 966元 (₨9,995) | ₨2,135 | + 368% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 393元 (₨4,061) | ₨1,820 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (₨625) | ₨860 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (₨354) | ₨212 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (₨323) | ₨229 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,300元 (₨34,136) | ₨37,313 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02元 (₨11) | ₨51 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 321元 (₨3,316) | ₨2,290 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (₨218) | ₨256 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,022 prices entered by 4,367 different people.
Cost of living in China is 31% more expensive than in India
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