- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Vadodara
- Beijing
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Vadodara (India) and Beijing (China)
| Food | 46% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vadodara (India) is 46% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨356 (元40) | 元66 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨291 (元33) | 元28 | 18% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨143 (元16.10) | 元26 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨30 (元3.39) | 元16.83 | 80% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨36 (元4.08) | 元18.27 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 (元3.18) | 元12.14 | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 (元17.05) | 元59 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (元10.30) | 元17.22 | 40% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (元2.89) | 元14.14 | 80% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨75 (元8.42) | 元4.40 | 91% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元143 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨51 (元5.78) | 元7.55 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (元3.17) | 元12.56 | 75% |
| Housing | 81% | ||
| Housing in Vadodara (India) is 81% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨9,222 (元1,036) | 元10,368 | 90% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,557 (元400) | 元358 | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨813 (元91) | 元164 | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,500 (元3,988) | 元4,114 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨8,000 (元899) | 元736 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨103 (元11.61) | 元44 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨50 (元5.62) | 元26 | 78% |
| Clothes | 59% | ||
| Clothes in Vadodara (India) is 59% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,800 (元202) | 元675 | 70% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,433 (元161) | 元300 | 46% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,750 (元309) | 元710 | 56% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,267 (元142) | 元713 | 80% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in Vadodara (India) is 12% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元178,889 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨55 (元6.23) | 元7.33 | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (元56) | 元82 | 32% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 元28 | - |
| Personal Care | 50% | ||
| Personal Care in Vadodara (India) is 50% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨233 (元26) | 元22 | 18% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (元22) | 元47 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨50 (元5.62) | 元35 | 84% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨150 (元16.85) | 元30 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (元10.11) | 元10.43 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 (元6.18) | 元14.63 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨163 (元18.25) | 元114 | 84% |
| Entertainment | 63% | ||
| Entertainment in Vadodara (India) is 63% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨392 (元44) | 元200 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨335 (元38) | 元145 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨473 (元53) | 元891 | 94% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨820 (元92) | 元375 | 75% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨150 (元16.85) | 元55 | 69% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨55 (元6.18) | 元32 | 81% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨125 (元14.04) | 元24 | 42% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨5,000 (元562) | 元1,221 | 54% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.50 (元0.28) | 元0.74 | 62% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨2,800 (元315) | 元450 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨88 (元9.83) | 元17.90 | 45% |
| TOTAL | 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,136 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Vadodara (India) is 58% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元12,500
in Beijing
you would need to make just about 元5,242
(₨46,668)
in Vadodara.