Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Wuxi, China
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 30% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨451 (39元) | 46元 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (25元) | 32元 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (15元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (4.11元) | 16元 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (7元) | 15元 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (2.62元) | 7元 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (21元) | 40元 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (3.44元) | 8元 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (11元) | 9元 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (80元) | 109元 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (3.51元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 45% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,867 (2,700元) | 5,152元 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,313 (2,039元) | 3,017元 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,279 (287元) | 616元 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,127 (1,848元) | 3,977元 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,453 (1,089元) | 2,477元 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,987 (261元) | 1,059元 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨674 (59元) | 98元 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,094 (2,808元) | 2,789元 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,045 (966元) | 1,109元 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (33元) | 34元 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (58元) | 38元 | + 52% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 60% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,147 (188元) | 801元 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,191 (192元) | 402元 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,501 (306元) | 694元 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,839 (248元) | 437元 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 27% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (84,009元) | 167,519元 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (7元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,817 (159元) | 224元 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (19元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 63% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (9元) | 50元 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨267 (23元) | 84元 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (54元) | 585元 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨363 (32元) | 38元 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (17元) | 53元 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (23元) | 45元 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (14元) | 9元 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (7元) | 12元 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (21元) | 42元 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 32% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,238 (108元) | 141元 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (44元) | 95元 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,231 (108元) | 852元 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,098 (184元) | 354元 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨721 (63元) | 65元 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨275 (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨273 (24元) | 33元 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (2,869元) | 2,900元 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (1.02元) | 0.39元 | + 164% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (231元) | 578元 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (21元) | 19元 | + 15% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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