Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (33元) | 53元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (26元) | 36元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (13元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (4.64元) | 14元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (3.21元) | 9元 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (20元) | 55元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (12元) | 12元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (2.73元) | 7元 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (12元) | 6元 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (68元) | 112元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (8元) | 9元 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (3.19元) | 10元 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in India is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,366 (2,958元) | 7,403元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,918 (1,766元) | 4,539元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,363 (387元) | 403元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,036 (1,688元) | 6,935元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,499 (1,108元) | 4,047元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (296元) | 256元 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (60元) | 84元 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (2,620元) | 2,213元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (926元) | 605元 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (36元) | 47元 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (19元) | 45元 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in India is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (205元) | 390元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (229元) | 217元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (319元) | 581元 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (241元) | 553元 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in India is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (81,445元) | 158,167元 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (7元) | 6元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 (103元) | 176元 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (9元) | 29元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (19元) | 36元 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (55元) | 393元 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (28元) | 31元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (14元) | 38元 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (23元) | 35元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (12元) | 9元 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (6元) | 11元 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (21元) | 83元 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,175 (104元) | 205元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (42元) | 96元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,631 (145元) | 1,062元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,624 (144元) | 413元 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (50元) | 70元 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (17元) | 34元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (17元) | 31元 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (3,209元) | 3,170元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (0.47元) | 0.64元 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,574 (140元) | 417元 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (24元) | 22元 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,870 prices entered by 2,267 different people.
Cost of living in India is 44% cheaper than in China
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