Indian woman in Shanghai shares the monthly cost of raising 2 children in the city
Aditi Sharma, who lives in Shanghai with her husband and two children, shared the video on Instagram, where she broke down how much her family spends on different expenses each month. She also clarified that the figures reflected their personal lifestyle and were not meant…
Aditi Sharma, who lives in Shanghai with her husband and two children, shared the video on Instagram, where she broke down how much her family spends on different expenses each month. She also clarified that the figures reflected their personal lifestyle and were not.
Aditi then listed their other monthly costs. She pointed out that their expenses could look very different from those of another family depending on factors such as where they lived, the school their children attended and their lifestyle.
What Happened
Aditi also added that their household help, known locally as an Ayi, cost them 50 yuan per hour in downtown Shanghai. The breakdown started a discussion about just how expensive Shanghai could be, particularly for families paying international-school fees and living in.
Housing emerged as the biggest expense, with the family paying 25,000 yuan, or around ₹3.5 lakh, in monthly rent.
Their children's schooling cost another 25,000 yuan, taking the combined expense for their home and education to approximately ₹7 lakh.
Groceries accounted for around 5,000 yuan (₹70,750), while they spent 7,200 yuan (₹1.02 lakh) on household help.
Key Details
One user described rent and international schools in the city as exceptionally expensive, while another compared the figures with life in Wuhan, saying a much lower monthly amount could cover a large four-bedroom apartment there. Another person pointed out that China could.
Utilities came to approximately 1,500 yuan (₹21,230), while spending on public transport, including cabs and buses, was around 700 yuan (₹10,000).
The family also spent about 1,500 yuan (₹21,230) on their children's entertainment and extracurricular activities.
Eating out and shopping made up another 4,000 yuan, or roughly ₹56,650.
Why It Matters
Aditi's monthly breakdown therefore came to 64,900 yuan, or around ₹9.16 lakh, based on the figures she shared.
She also clarified that they did not receive an expat allowance, although their medical insurance covered 100% of their medical expenses.
What Reports Say
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