Cost of living in Nagpur, India vs Shanghai, China
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Nagpur (India) is 45% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨608 (53元) | 78元 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨443 (39元) | 36元 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨156 (14元) | 21元 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (4.72元) | 17元 | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨66 (5.83元) | 19元 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (3.16元) | 12元 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨156 (14元) | 64元 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨116 (10元) | 17元 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (2.11元) | 7元 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (12元) | 5.67元 | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (60元) | 152元 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (2.61元) | 16元 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Nagpur (India) is 76% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,024 (1,851元) | 19,190元 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,351 (1,351元) | 11,586元 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,933 (346元) | 369元 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,940 (1,843元) | 10,220元 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,350 (1,175元) | 6,412元 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,582 (491元) | 216元 | + 128% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨989 (87元) | 113元 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨36,261 (3,192元) | 2,437元 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,689 (1,029元) | 553元 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨318 (28元) | 47元 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨290 (26元) | 40元 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Nagpur (India) is 50% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,001 (176元) | 617元 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,291 (202元) | 241元 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,766 (243元) | 773元 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,433 (214元) | 1,123元 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Nagpur (India) is 48% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,025,350 (90,264元) | 191,648元 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,055 (93元) | 233元 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨197 (17元) | 47元 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 75% | |||
Personal Care in Nagpur (India) is 75% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨156 (14元) | 24元 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨226 (20元) | 36元 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (44元) | 874元 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨247 (22元) | 63元 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (14元) | 49元 | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨199 (18元) | 41元 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨78 (7元) | 10元 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨62 (5.46元) | 19元 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨178 (16元) | 125元 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Nagpur (India) is 17% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (88元) | 252元 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨418 (37元) | 115元 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,046 (92元) | 1,584元 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,518 (134元) | 606元 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨488 (43元) | 98元 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨143 (13元) | 36元 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨169 (15元) | 42元 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,755 (3,148元) | 3,359元 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨70 (6元) | 0.46元 | + 1245% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,608 (142元) | 612元 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨182 (16元) | 22元 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 62,000元 in Shanghai you would need to make just about 28,519元 (₨323,955) in Nagpur.
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