Cost of living in China compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56元 (₨642) | ₨345 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (₨421) | ₨294 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (₨186) | ₨141 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (₨152) | ₨52 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (₨160) | ₨75 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨96) | ₨37 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (₨633) | ₨235 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (₨146) | ₨149 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (₨80) | ₨32 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (₨69) | ₨138 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119元 (₨1,361) | ₨726 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (₨99) | ₨86 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (₨109) | ₨35 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in China is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,672元 (₨87,363) | ₨33,225 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,517元 (₨51,432) | ₨19,978 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412元 (₨4,686) | ₨4,391 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,031元 (₨80,063) | ₨18,113 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,162元 (₨47,388) | ₨11,868 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272元 (₨3,101) | ₨3,639 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (₨1,001) | ₨712 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,091元 (₨23,815) | ₨29,862 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 619元 (₨7,043) | ₨10,869 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (₨495) | ₨398 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (₨473) | ₨220 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in China is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 415元 (₨4,728) | ₨2,376 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206元 (₨2,349) | ₨2,495 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 590元 (₨6,719) | ₨3,665 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663元 (₨7,545) | ₨2,737 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in China is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,594元 (₨1,817,327) | ₨944,817 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (₨74) | ₨83 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176元 (₨2,005) | ₨1,167 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (₨340) | ₨99 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (₨408) | ₨216 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 440元 (₨5,015) | ₨630 | + 696% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 35元 (₨396) | ₨319 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (₨428) | ₨170 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (₨406) | ₨260 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨109) | ₨139 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (₨120) | ₨72 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80元 (₨912) | ₨216 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 206元 (₨2,351) | ₨1,196 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97元 (₨1,109) | ₨478 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 743元 (₨8,458) | ₨1,591 | + 431% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 429元 (₨4,882) | ₨1,484 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (₨760) | ₨517 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (₨399) | ₨180 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 (₨363) | ₨187 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,096元 (₨35,260) | ₨38,405 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.68元 (₨8) | ₨5.46 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 481元 (₨5,482) | ₨1,488 | + 268% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (₨259) | ₨272 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,690 prices entered by 2,026 different people.
Cost of living in China is 84% more expensive than in India
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