- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Ürümqi
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ürümqi, China compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ürümqi (China) is 125% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (₨565) | ₨120 | + 371% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元39 (₨416) | ₨170 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (₨106) | ₨94 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元8 (₨86) | ₨52 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元6.00 (₨63) | ₨58 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元4.00 (₨42) | ₨35 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元15 (₨158) | ₨152 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5.49 (₨58) | ₨109 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 (₨53) | ₨42 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元50 (₨528) | ₨123 | + 331% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨425 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (₨95) | ₨75 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.50 (₨47) | ₨26 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Ürümqi (China) is 33% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,600 (₨27,436) | ₨18,300 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,550 (₨16,356) | ₨13,182 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元121 (₨1,278) | ₨3,417 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨5,227 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元400 (₨4,221) | ₨1,044 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,133 (₨33,063) | ₨31,788 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,801 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨391 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨345 | - | |
| Clothes | + 204% | |||
| Clothes in Ürümqi (China) is 204% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元616 (₨6,500) | ₨1,900 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元470 (₨4,963) | ₨1,720 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元912 (₨9,623) | ₨3,011 | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元682 (₨7,196) | ₨2,125 | + 239% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Ürümqi (China) is 125% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元237,096 (₨2,501,922) | ₨600,000 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5.45 (₨57) | ₨73 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元70 (₨739) | ₨300 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元33 (₨353) | ₨203 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Ürümqi (China) is 19% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元111 (₨1,171) | ₨97 | + 1105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨492 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,572 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨147 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (₨82) | ₨164 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元4.50 (₨47) | ₨72 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元32 (₨340) | ₨253 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Ürümqi (China) is 101% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元68 (₨718) | ₨735 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元60 (₨633) | ₨400 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,366 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (₨369) | ₨61 | + 502% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元38 (₨401) | ₨100 | + 301% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,632 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (₨21) | ₨0.94 | + 2145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (₨4,221) | ₨1,121 | + 276% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元28 (₨295) | ₨120 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 852 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ürümqi (China) is 83% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨100,844
(元9,557)
in Ürümqi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Ahmedabad.
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