Cost of living in India compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨375 (35元) | 43元 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨280 (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (4.81元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (3.29元) | 9元 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (21元) | 51元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (13元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (2.69元) | 6元 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (12元) | 5.41元 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨782 (73元) | 96元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (3.32元) | 13元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in India is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,333 (3,134元) | 7,537元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,634 (1,940元) | 4,501元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,401 (414元) | 429元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,684 (2,133元) | 5,233元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,488 (1,268元) | 2,795元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,270 (308元) | 285元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨728 (68元) | 87元 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,163 (2,836元) | 2,333元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,381 (976元) | 513元 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (36元) | 41元 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨332 (31元) | 51元 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in India is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,373 (223元) | 453元 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,587 (243元) | 227元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,797 (357元) | 599元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,693 (253元) | 539元 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in India is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨928,186 (87,282元) | 133,737元 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,165 (110元) | 156元 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨98 (9元) | 33元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨199 (19元) | 32元 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨925 (87元) | 335元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨242 (23元) | 43元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨171 (16元) | 52元 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (23元) | 35元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (13元) | 9元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (6元) | 12元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (22元) | 72元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,209 (114元) | 189元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨491 (46元) | 96元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,829 (172元) | 1,146元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,915 (180元) | 374元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨679 (64元) | 68元 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨223 (21元) | 32元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨201 (19元) | 29元 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,001 (3,103元) | 3,242元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.15 (0.20元) | 0.28元 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,804 (170元) | 284元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨260 (24元) | 21元 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,238 prices entered by 2,528 different people.
Cost of living in India is 37% cheaper than in China
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