- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (₨551) | ₨423 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (₨354) | ₨266 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (₨156) | ₨142 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (₨160) | ₨52 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (₨164) | ₨71 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨84) | ₨39 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (₨618) | ₨202 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (₨139) | ₨138 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (₨68) | ₨25 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.79元 (₨60) | ₨122 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113元 (₨1,173) | ₨828 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (₨80) | ₨81 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (₨129) | ₨33 | + 297% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in China is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,794元 (₨101,972) | ₨30,957 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,472元 (₨46,559) | ₨21,009 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 440元 (₨4,583) | ₨4,538 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,656元 (₨58,889) | ₨24,583 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,586元 (₨37,341) | ₨15,559 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 322元 (₨3,354) | ₨3,826 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 84元 (₨875) | ₨825 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,213元 (₨23,041) | ₨33,861 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 663元 (₨6,907) | ₨10,644 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (₨405) | ₨380 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (₨405) | ₨556 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in China is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 560元 (₨5,829) | ₨2,402 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 268元 (₨2,793) | ₨2,653 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 606元 (₨6,306) | ₨3,743 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 676元 (₨7,037) | ₨2,918 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in China is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,546元 (₨1,494,569) | ₨877,820 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨76) | ₨78 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151元 (₨1,577) | ₨1,354 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (₨277) | ₨136 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (₨340) | ₨282 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 364元 (₨3,789) | ₨1,553 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27元 (₨283) | ₨259 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (₨379) | ₨178 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (₨385) | ₨225 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨101) | ₨135 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (₨146) | ₨72 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (₨631) | ₨277 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155元 (₨1,619) | ₨1,186 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87元 (₨905) | ₨472 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 771元 (₨8,032) | ₨1,972 | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 374元 (₨3,894) | ₨1,759 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59元 (₨616) | ₨615 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (₨348) | ₨196 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (₨349) | ₨209 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,300元 (₨34,354) | ₨38,823 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00元 (₨10) | ₨59 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302元 (₨3,140) | ₨1,885 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (₨211) | ₨252 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.412
INR
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CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,998 prices entered by 5,106 different people.
Cost of living in China is 34% more expensive than in India
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