Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 (33元) | 46元 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (31元) | 40元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (5.04元) | 17元 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (7元) | 18元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 (3.96元) | 11元 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (23元) | 62元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨166 (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (2.73元) | 7元 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨174 (15元) | 6元 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨796 (69元) | 118元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (8元) | 9元 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (3.44元) | 15元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in India is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨54,213 (4,699元) | 13,507元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨33,306 (2,887元) | 7,710元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,679 (406元) | 488元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨33,154 (2,873元) | 7,095元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,976 (1,645元) | 4,246元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,231 (453元) | 271元 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨646 (56元) | 113元 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,253 (2,709元) | 1,322元 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 (1,033元) | 592元 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (49元) | 34元 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨578 (50元) | 49元 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,290 (198元) | 510元 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,801 (243元) | 252元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,377 (379元) | 624元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,238 (281元) | 839元 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in India is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,723,340 (149,359元) | 159,743元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (9元) | 9元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨910 (79元) | 198元 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 (13元) | 41元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (25元) | 29元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨924 (80元) | 328元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 (33元) | 52元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (18元) | 45元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (25元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (15元) | 12元 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨323 (28元) | 86元 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| India | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 (123元) | 249元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨624 (54元) | 111元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 (119元) | 1,566元 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,861 (161元) | 399元 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 (71元) | 76元 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨216 (19元) | 30元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (16元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 (4,604元) | 2,783元 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.26 (0.11元) | 0.24元 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,478 (128元) | 427元 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (25元) | 24元 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,976 prices entered by 1,408 different people.
Cost of living in India is 42% cheaper than in China
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