Cost of living in China compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42元 (₨446) | ₨374 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (₨357) | ₨278 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (₨164) | ₨138 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (₨159) | ₨51 | + 209% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (₨141) | ₨71 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨85) | ₨36 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53元 (₨560) | ₨212 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (₨153) | ₨134 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.82元 (₨62) | ₨28 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (₨57) | ₨127 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103元 (₨1,094) | ₨799 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (₨81) | ₨84 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (₨155) | ₨35 | + 336% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in China is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,839元 (₨93,529) | ₨32,341 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,621元 (₨48,901) | ₨19,833 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 386元 (₨4,080) | ₨4,330 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,293元 (₨56,010) | ₨22,135 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,034元 (₨32,103) | ₨13,235 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280元 (₨2,965) | ₨3,267 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 (₨922) | ₨734 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,283元 (₨24,162) | ₨29,901 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (₨5,556) | ₨10,367 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (₨407) | ₨378 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (₨527) | ₨361 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in China is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 447元 (₨4,726) | ₨2,385 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 235元 (₨2,487) | ₨2,611 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 608元 (₨6,429) | ₨3,751 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 568元 (₨6,013) | ₨2,705 | + 122% | |
| 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 | 129,883元 (₨1,374,354) | ₨934,217 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨73) | ₨75 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151元 (₨1,594) | ₨1,170 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (₨342) | ₨98 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (₨358) | ₨200 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 357元 (₨3,776) | ₨917 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40元 (₨418) | ₨245 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50元 (₨526) | ₨176 | + 198% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (₨347) | ₨234 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (₨86) | ₨147 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (₨114) | ₨69 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74元 (₨784) | ₨233 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 179元 (₨1,892) | ₨1,246 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96元 (₨1,019) | ₨475 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,203元 (₨12,725) | ₨1,736 | + 633% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 359元 (₨3,798) | ₨1,930 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (₨705) | ₨678 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (₨339) | ₨219 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28元 (₨293) | ₨200 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,283元 (₨34,743) | ₨33,946 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.28元 (₨2.95) | ₨2.10 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 312元 (₨3,306) | ₨1,782 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (₨211) | ₨259 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,954 prices entered by 2,622 different people.
Cost of living in China is 60% more expensive than in India
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