Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Wuhai, China
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 14% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨451 (39元) | 25元 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (25元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (15元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (4.10元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (7元) | 10元 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (2.61元) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (21元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (14元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (3.43元) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (11元) | 3.00元 | + 263% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (80元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (7元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (3.50元) | - | - | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 6% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,354 (2,649元) | 2,000元 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,313 (2,034元) | 1,200元 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,279 (286元) | 300元 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,127 (1,844元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,453 (1,087元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,987 (261元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨674 (59元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,094 (2,801元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,045 (964元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (33元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (57元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,147 (187元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,191 (191元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,501 (306元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,839 (248元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (83,801元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (7元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,817 (159元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (19元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (9元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨267 (23元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (54元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨363 (32元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (17元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (23元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (14元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (7元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (21元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 8% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,238 (108元) | 80元 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (44元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,231 (107元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,098 (183元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨721 (63元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨275 (24元) | 30元 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨273 (24元) | 10元 | + 138% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (2,862元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (1.01元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (230元) | 200元 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (21元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 6,090元 (₨69,786) in Bangalore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,600元 in Wuhai.
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