Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 140% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India)
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Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Shanghai (China) is 98% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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Shanghai | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (₨476) | ₨302 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (₨493) | ₨200 | + 147% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (₨155) | ₨135 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (₨205) | ₨48 | + 326% | |
12 eggs, large | 18元 (₨216) | ₨77 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (₨145) | ₨43 | + 238% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (₨651) | ₨186 | + 249% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (₨198) | ₨113 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (₨80) | ₨22 | + 273% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (₨79) | ₨154 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 85元 (₨1,011) | ₨828 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (₨110) | ₨70 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (₨182) | ₨21 | + 760% | |
Housing | + 302% | |||
Housing in Shanghai (China) is 302% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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Shanghai | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,371元 (₨219,495) | ₨16,938 | + 1196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,850元 (₨105,736) | ₨12,993 | + 714% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 414元 (₨4,949) | ₨7,651 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,422元 (₨88,681) | ₨14,652 | + 505% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,813元 (₨45,558) | ₨13,627 | + 234% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 287元 (₨3,424) | ₨4,000 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 118元 (₨1,408) | ₨835 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,630元 (₨19,471) | ₨32,784 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 717元 (₨8,570) | ₨6,278 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55元 (₨660) | ₨256 | + 157% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (₨570) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 21% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 428元 (₨5,110) | ₨3,088 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 283元 (₨3,386) | ₨3,528 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (₨6,605) | ₨5,185 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 691元 (₨8,254) | ₨5,749 | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 115% | |||
Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 115% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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Shanghai | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,857元 (₨1,730,708) | ₨951,914 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (₨100) | ₨74 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 243元 (₨2,908) | ₨754 | + 286% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (₨563) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 167% | |||
Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 167% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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Shanghai | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (₨479) | ₨150 | + 219% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28元 (₨336) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 641元 (₨7,658) | ₨600 | + 1176% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (₨806) | ₨150 | + 437% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (₨484) | ₨227 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 49元 (₨584) | ₨229 | + 155% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (₨145) | ₨121 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (₨197) | ₨75 | + 164% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 105元 (₨1,250) | ₨210 | + 494% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 91% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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Shanghai | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 357元 (₨4,266) | ₨964 | + 342% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 116元 (₨1,392) | ₨460 | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,600元 (₨19,121) | ₨2,179 | + 778% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261元 (₨3,116) | ₨1,189 | + 162% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 87元 (₨1,042) | ₨2,000 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (₨431) | ₨173 | + 149% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (₨138) | ₨321 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,233元 (₨38,627) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73元 (₨9) | ₨1.51 | + 475% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 484元 (₨5,786) | ₨1,708 | + 239% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (₨294) | ₨264 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 140% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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