Cost of Living Comparison Between India and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in China are 51.2% higher than in India (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in China are 63.3% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in China are 113.0% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 37.8% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 56.5% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 8.9% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
21.74 ¥ (250.00 ₹) |
25.00 ¥ (287.49 ₹) |
+15.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
104.35 ¥ (1,200.00 ₹) |
200.00 ¥ (2,299.93 ₹) |
+91.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
30.44 ¥ (350.00 ₹) |
38.00 ¥ (436.99 ₹) |
+24.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
13.91 ¥ (160.00 ₹) |
7.00 ¥ (80.50 ₹) |
-49.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
26.09 ¥ (300.00 ₹) |
16.00 ¥ (183.99 ₹) |
-38.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
13.89 ¥ (159.78 ₹) |
23.83 ¥ (274.08 ₹) |
+71.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.14 ¥ (36.09 ₹) |
3.36 ¥ (38.60 ₹) |
+6.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.34 ¥ (15.45 ₹) |
2.14 ¥ (24.62 ₹) |
+59.4 % |
Markets | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
19.21 ¥ (220.92 ₹) |
53.51 ¥ (615.38 ₹) |
+178.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.27 ¥ (37.63 ₹) |
10.71 ¥ (123.13 ₹) |
+227.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.33 ¥ (26.74 ₹) |
3.14 ¥ (36.15 ₹) |
+35.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
6.95 ¥ (79.97 ₹) |
12.51 ¥ (143.89 ₹) |
+79.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.55 ¥ (201.87 ₹) |
42.32 ¥ (486.66 ₹) |
+141.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.45 ¥ (120.17 ₹) |
11.65 ¥ (133.95 ₹) |
+11.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
19.06 ¥ (219.21 ₹) |
38.68 ¥ (444.83 ₹) |
+102.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
7.06 ¥ (81.14 ₹) |
5.98 ¥ (68.73 ₹) |
-15.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.44 ¥ (28.10 ₹) |
4.45 ¥ (51.15 ₹) |
+82.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.62 ¥ (41.66 ₹) |
5.19 ¥ (59.68 ₹) |
+43.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.72 ¥ (19.73 ₹) |
3.95 ¥ (45.46 ₹) |
+130.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.19 ¥ (13.74 ₹) |
2.55 ¥ (29.35 ₹) |
+113.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.34 ¥ (15.37 ₹) |
3.04 ¥ (35.01 ₹) |
+127.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.04 ¥ (46.48 ₹) |
4.63 ¥ (53.26 ₹) |
+14.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.53 ¥ (29.04 ₹) |
4.03 ¥ (46.36 ₹) |
+59.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.22 ¥ (750.00 ₹) |
83.75 ¥ (963.10 ₹) |
+28.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
13.74 ¥ (157.96 ₹) |
5.85 ¥ (67.28 ₹) |
-57.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
22.54 ¥ (259.18 ₹) |
12.82 ¥ (147.39 ₹) |
-43.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
30.44 ¥ (350.00 ₹) |
25.00 ¥ (287.49 ₹) |
-17.9 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.61 ¥ (30.00 ₹) |
3.00 ¥ (34.50 ₹) |
+15.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
86.96 ¥ (1,000.00 ₹) |
200.00 ¥ (2,299.93 ₹) |
+130.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
6.09 ¥ (70.00 ₹) |
10.00 ¥ (115.00 ₹) |
+64.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.50 ¥ (40.23 ₹) |
4.02 ¥ (46.27 ₹) |
+15.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
8.70 ¥ (100.00 ₹) |
48.00 ¥ (551.98 ₹) |
+452.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
34.33 ¥ (394.80 ₹) |
32.25 ¥ (370.89 ₹) |
-6.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
104,350.95 ¥ (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
149,000.00 ¥ (1,713,448.66 ₹) |
+42.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
166,288.45 ¥ (1,912,259.86 ₹) |
131,865.11 ¥ (1,516,403.32 ₹) |
-20.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
305.04 ¥ (3,507.82 ₹) |
386.22 ¥ (4,441.42 ₹) |
+26.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
27.39 ¥ (315.00 ₹) |
89.30 ¥ (1,026.94 ₹) |
+226.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
60.71 ¥ (698.18 ₹) |
88.20 ¥ (1,014.29 ₹) |
+45.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
125.80 ¥ (1,446.63 ₹) |
308.95 ¥ (3,552.82 ₹) |
+145.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
55.92 ¥ (643.05 ₹) |
110.32 ¥ (1,268.68 ₹) |
+97.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
26.09 ¥ (300.00 ₹) |
50.00 ¥ (574.98 ₹) |
+91.7 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
556.40 ¥ (6,398.44 ₹) |
3,616.73 ¥ (41,591.17 ₹) |
+550.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
13,487.57 ¥ (155,102.43 ₹) |
145,043.54 ¥ (1,667,950.70 ₹) |
+975.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
193.59 ¥ (2,226.26 ₹) |
379.58 ¥ (4,365.05 ₹) |
+96.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
201.73 ¥ (2,319.86 ₹) |
238.27 ¥ (2,740.02 ₹) |
+18.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
328.07 ¥ (3,772.68 ₹) |
551.38 ¥ (6,340.72 ₹) |
+68.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
241.10 ¥ (2,772.59 ₹) |
601.12 ¥ (6,912.64 ₹) |
+149.3 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,526.96 ¥ (17,559.57 ₹) |
3,595.22 ¥ (41,343.75 ₹) |
+135.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
960.14 ¥ (11,041.33 ₹) |
1,960.06 ¥ (22,539.97 ₹) |
+104.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,584.82 ¥ (41,224.15 ₹) |
8,091.44 ¥ (93,048.74 ₹) |
+125.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,232.47 ¥ (25,672.60 ₹) |
4,040.74 ¥ (46,467.14 ₹) |
+81.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,329.74 ¥ (15,291.50 ₹) |
4,731.40 ¥ (54,409.42 ₹) |
+255.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
720.70 ¥ (8,287.78 ₹) |
2,537.11 ¥ (29,175.92 ₹) |
+252.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,489.79 ¥ (51,631.09 ₹) |
6,681.86 ¥ (76,839.06 ₹) |
+48.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.89 | 4.65 | -47.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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