Comparing these two countries in terms cost of living, China has a lower cost of living than India. But not everything is cheaper in China than India. Some items are also a bit cheaper in India compared to China. This article will guide you to successfully make your comparison. Below are prices based on Food, market items, transportation, accommodation based on 2016 data.
Food India China
Meal, inexpensive Restaurant 150.00Rs(15.38¥)195.09Rs(20.00¥)
Meal for 2 people,mid-range,three course 600.00Rs(61.51¥) 1,463.15Rs(150.00¥)
Mcmeal at McDonald's 200.00Rs(20.00¥) 292.00Rs(30.00¥)
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 100.00Rs(10.25¥) 48.77Rs(5.00¥)
Imported Beer ( 0.33-liter bottle)150.00Rs(15.38¥) 195.09Rs(20.00¥)
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle). 26.01Rs(2.67¥) 30.47Rs(3.12¥)
Market
Milk (regular)(1 liter). 42.93Rs(4.40¥) 128.99Rs(13.22¥)
Loaf of fresh white bread(500g). 26.83Rs(2.75¥)101.36Rs(10.39¥)
Rice(white) (1kg). 48.01Rs(4.92¥) 67.68Rs(6.94¥)
Eggs(12) 48.01Rs(4.92¥) 116.28Rs(11.92¥)
Chicken breast(boneless)1kg 204.88Rs(21.00¥)244.83Rs(25.10¥)
Beef round(1kg) 293.12Rs(30.05¥) 747.12Rs(76.59¥)
Apples(1kg) 131.18Rs(13.45¥) 114.09Rs(11.70¥)
Tomato(1kg) 31.76Rs(3.26¥) 73.97Rs(7.58¥)
Pack of cigarettes 160.00Rs(16.40¥) 195.09 Rs(20.00¥)
Transport
One way ticket (local transport) 18.00Rs(1.85¥) 19.51Rs(2.00¥)
Monthly pass (Regular price) 600.00Rs(61.51¥)1,170.52Rs(120.00¥)
Taxi start(Normal tariff)50.00Rs(5.13¥)70.54Rs(10.00¥)
Taxi 1kg(Normal tariff) 13.00Rs(1.33¥) 22.43Rs(2.30¥)
Rent Apartment per month
Apartment(1 bedroom) in city center 11,559.00Rs(1,185.10¥) 37,706.84Rs(3,865.66¥)
Apartment(1 bedroom)outside city7,065.73Rs(724.37¥)22,064.46Rs(2,262.00¥)
Apartment(3 bedroom) in city center27,877.00Rs(2,860.17¥) 82,259.42Rs(8,433.13¥)
Apartment(3 bedroom) outside center 16,976.54Rs(1,740.41¥) 39,648.07Rs(4,064.67¥).