Cost of living in Nagpur, India vs Shanghai, China
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Nagpur (India) is 42% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨608 (54元) | 76元 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨443 (39元) | 37元 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨156 (14元) | 20元 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (4.75元) | 17元 | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨66 (5.87元) | 18元 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (3.19元) | 11元 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨156 (14元) | 64元 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨116 (10元) | 17元 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (2.13元) | 7元 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (12元) | 5.14元 | + 130% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨665 (59元) | 133元 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (8元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (2.63元) | 14元 | - 82% | |
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 (1,864元) | 19,521元 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,351 (1,361元) | 11,559元 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,933 (349元) | 402元 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,940 (1,856元) | 11,032元 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,350 (1,183元) | 5,818元 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,582 (495元) | 243元 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨989 (88元) | 92元 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨36,261 (3,214元) | 2,418元 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,689 (1,036元) | 553元 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨318 (28元) | 49元 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨290 (26元) | 42元 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Nagpur (India) is 50% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,001 (177元) | 617元 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,291 (203元) | 252元 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,766 (245元) | 738元 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,433 (216元) | 1,002元 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Nagpur (India) is 47% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,025,350 (90,891元) | 175,109元 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,055 (94元) | 237元 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨197 (17元) | 46元 | - 62% | |
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 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨226 (20元) | 36元 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (44元) | 902元 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨247 (22元) | 53元 | - 59% | |
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) | 38元 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨78 (7元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨62 (5.50元) | 19元 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨178 (16元) | 129元 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Nagpur (India) is 14% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (89元) | 252元 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨418 (37元) | 118元 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,046 (93元) | 1,412元 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,518 (135元) | 549元 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨488 (43元) | 95元 | - 55% | |
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 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,755 (3,169元) | 3,359元 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨70 (6元) | 0.46元 | + 1254% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,608 (143元) | 612元 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨182 (16元) | 22元 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 54,000元 in Shanghai you would need to make just about 25,400元 (₨286,534) in Nagpur.
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