Cost of Living Comparison Between India and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in China is 53.5% higher than in India (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in China is 66.9% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in China are 122.1% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 39.7% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 58.7% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 9.5% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
21.37 ¥ (250.00 ₹) |
25.00 ¥ (292.50 ₹) |
+17.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
102.57 ¥ (1,200.00 ₹) |
200.00 ¥ (2,339.96 ₹) |
+95.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
29.92 ¥ (350.00 ₹) |
37.00 ¥ (432.89 ₹) |
+23.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) |
13.68 ¥ (160.00 ₹) |
7.00 ¥ (81.90 ₹) |
-48.8 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
25.64 ¥ (300.00 ₹) |
16.00 ¥ (187.20 ₹) |
-37.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
13.52 ¥ (158.16 ₹) |
23.65 ¥ (276.73 ₹) |
+75.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) |
3.08 ¥ (35.99 ₹) |
3.36 ¥ (39.28 ₹) |
+9.2 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) |
1.31 ¥ (15.37 ₹) |
2.14 ¥ (25.01 ₹) |
+62.7 % |
Markets | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) |
4.99 ¥ (58.41 ₹) |
14.09 ¥ (164.82 ₹) |
+182.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) |
3.55 ¥ (41.56 ₹) |
11.84 ¥ (138.47 ₹) |
+233.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) |
5.06 ¥ (59.24 ₹) |
6.92 ¥ (80.98 ₹) |
+36.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
6.86 ¥ (80.31 ₹) |
12.40 ¥ (145.03 ₹) |
+80.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) |
38.21 ¥ (447.05 ₹) |
93.23 ¥ (1,090.78 ₹) |
+144.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) |
22.58 ¥ (264.19 ₹) |
25.53 ¥ (298.69 ₹) |
+13.1 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
41.45 ¥ (485.00 ₹) |
85.09 ¥ (995.55 ₹) |
+105.3 % |
| Apples (1kg) |
15.39 ¥ (180.06 ₹) |
13.28 ¥ (155.40 ₹) |
-13.7 % |
| Banana (1kg) |
5.30 ¥ (62.00 ₹) |
9.74 ¥ (113.98 ₹) |
+83.8 % |
| Oranges (1kg) |
7.91 ¥ (92.54 ₹) |
11.47 ¥ (134.24 ₹) |
+45.1 % |
| Tomato (1kg) |
3.65 ¥ (42.66 ₹) |
8.72 ¥ (102.03 ₹) |
+139.2 % |
| Potato (1kg) |
2.61 ¥ (30.51 ₹) |
5.62 ¥ (65.81 ₹) |
+115.7 % |
| Onion (1kg) |
2.89 ¥ (33.84 ₹) |
6.75 ¥ (78.93 ₹) |
+133.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.98 ¥ (46.55 ₹) |
4.60 ¥ (53.81 ₹) |
+15.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.48 ¥ (29.02 ₹) |
4.06 ¥ (47.46 ₹) |
+63.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
64.10 ¥ (750.00 ₹) |
83.75 ¥ (979.86 ₹) |
+30.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
13.53 ¥ (158.24 ₹) |
5.86 ¥ (68.56 ₹) |
-56.7 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
22.04 ¥ (257.90 ₹) |
12.88 ¥ (150.64 ₹) |
-41.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
29.92 ¥ (350.00 ₹) |
25.00 ¥ (292.50 ₹) |
-16.4 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.56 ¥ (30.00 ₹) |
3.00 ¥ (35.10 ₹) |
+17.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
85.47 ¥ (1,000.00 ₹) |
200.00 ¥ (2,339.96 ₹) |
+134.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.98 ¥ (70.00 ₹) |
10.00 ¥ (117.00 ₹) |
+67.1 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) |
2.14 ¥ (25.00 ₹) |
2.50 ¥ (29.25 ₹) |
+17.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
8.55 ¥ (100.00 ₹) |
48.00 ¥ (561.59 ₹) |
+461.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) |
8.90 ¥ (104.15 ₹) |
8.51 ¥ (99.60 ₹) |
-4.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
102,565.76 ¥ (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
149,000.00 ¥ (1,743,271.89 ₹) |
+45.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
163,709.03 ¥ (1,915,364.78 ₹) |
131,099.06 ¥ (1,533,834.28 ₹) |
-19.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment |
296.48 ¥ (3,468.76 ₹) |
381.97 ¥ (4,469.02 ₹) |
+28.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
27.07 ¥ (316.76 ₹) |
88.63 ¥ (1,036.92 ₹) |
+227.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
59.66 ¥ (698.06 ₹) |
88.10 ¥ (1,030.78 ₹) |
+47.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
123.83 ¥ (1,448.83 ₹) |
314.56 ¥ (3,680.33 ₹) |
+154.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
54.31 ¥ (635.42 ₹) |
107.88 ¥ (1,262.13 ₹) |
+98.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
25.64 ¥ (300.00 ₹) |
50.00 ¥ (584.99 ₹) |
+95.0 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
542.84 ¥ (6,351.17 ₹) |
3,534.07 ¥ (41,347.91 ₹) |
+551.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
13,205.83 ¥ (154,505.71 ₹) |
144,088.18 ¥ (1,685,804.56 ₹) |
+991.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
189.49 ¥ (2,217.04 ₹) |
370.08 ¥ (4,329.91 ₹) |
+95.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
196.68 ¥ (2,301.13 ₹) |
236.58 ¥ (2,767.97 ₹) |
+20.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
323.62 ¥ (3,786.25 ₹) |
551.35 ¥ (6,450.71 ₹) |
+70.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
238.08 ¥ (2,785.44 ₹) |
590.22 ¥ (6,905.41 ₹) |
+147.9 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,479.92 ¥ (17,314.74 ₹) |
3,729.44 ¥ (43,633.80 ₹) |
+152.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
923.09 ¥ (10,799.96 ₹) |
2,022.99 ¥ (23,668.60 ₹) |
+119.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,514.39 ¥ (41,117.65 ₹) |
8,087.41 ¥ (94,621.14 ₹) |
+130.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,177.34 ¥ (25,474.51 ₹) |
4,134.95 ¥ (48,378.13 ₹) |
+89.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
13,352.05 ¥ (156,216.42 ₹) |
51,277.54 ¥ (599,937.59 ₹) |
+284.0 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
7,344.28 ¥ (85,926.67 ₹) |
26,671.11 ¥ (312,046.96 ₹) |
+263.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,485.44 ¥ (52,478.82 ₹) |
6,772.50 ¥ (79,236.96 ₹) |
+51.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.87 | 4.60 | -48.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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