- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Changzhi
- Bangalore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Changzhi (China) and Bangalore (India)
| Food | 29% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhi (China) is 29% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元30 (₨267) | ₨261 | 2% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨161 | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | ₨99 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元4 (₨36) | ₨32 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元9 (₨80) | ₨48 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3 (₨27) | ₨23 | 15% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨135 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (₨107) | ₨132 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨43 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3 (₨27) | ₨80 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨731 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (₨71) | ₨60 | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元20 (₨178) | ₨27 | 562% |
| Housing | 23% | ||
| Housing in Changzhi (China) is 23% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元1,500 (₨13,354) | ₨18,778 | 29% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元100 (₨890) | ₨1,638 | 46% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元109 (₨970) | ₨1,309 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (₨35,610) | ₨50,364 | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | ₨7,835 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨311 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨120 | - |
| Clothes | 78% | ||
| Clothes in Changzhi (China) is 78% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元800 (₨7,122) | ₨2,044 | 248% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元300 (₨2,671) | ₨2,068 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元600 (₨5,342) | ₨3,161 | 69% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元500 (₨4,451) | ₨1,953 | 128% |
| Transportation | 11% | ||
| Transportation in Changzhi (China) is 11% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨900,000 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元4.50 (₨40) | ₨77 | 48% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元120 (₨1,068) | ₨1,075 | 1% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ₨188 | - |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Changzhi (China) is 13% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元30 (₨267) | ₨138 | 94% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨253 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨147 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元25 (₨223) | ₨164 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨89) | ₨116 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元5 (₨45) | ₨56 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (₨134) | ₨177 | 24% |
| Entertainment | 16% | ||
| Entertainment in Changzhi (China) is 16% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元30 (₨267) | ₨875 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元50 (₨445) | ₨479 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨733 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | ₨2,047 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨318 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨92 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元12 (₨107) | ₨131 | 19% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨10,750 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元80 (₨712) | ₨1,692 | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | ₨123 | - |
| TOTAL | 0% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,109 prices entered by 475 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Changzhi (China) is about the same as in Bangalore (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨78,125
in Bangalore
you would need to make just about ₨78,074
(元8,770)
in Changzhi.