- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Kunming (China) is 3% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (₨268) | ₨500 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (₨340) | ₨375 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (₨148) | ₨200 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (₨110) | ₨44 | + 151% | |
12 eggs, large | 元11 (₨117) | ₨50 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.98 (₨63) | ₨33 | + 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元39 (₨410) | ₨90 | + 355% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (₨105) | ₨99 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.76 (₨50) | ₨43 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.18 (₨44) | ₨165 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元134 (₨1,412) | ₨300 | + 371% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (₨78) | ₨143 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.79 (₨50) | ₨38 | + 34% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Kunming (China) is 16% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,995 (₨31,557) | ₨25,413 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,096 (₨22,085) | ₨17,667 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元239 (₨2,522) | ₨6,525 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,912 (₨20,152) | ₨15,137 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,480 (₨15,594) | ₨10,000 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元207 (₨2,184) | ₨10,000 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元101 (₨1,063) | ₨1,000 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (₨29,232) | ₨25,500 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (₨2,998) | ₨6,000 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (₨288) | ₨150 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (₨284) | ₨900 | - 68% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Kunming (China) is 32% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元636 (₨6,697) | ₨2,000 | + 235% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (₨2,980) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元478 (₨5,037) | ₨4,000 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (₨5,210) | ₨4,000 | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Kunming (China) is 35% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元100,000 (₨1,053,782) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5.33 (₨56) | ₨73 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元83 (₨878) | ₨2,750 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (₨296) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 46% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元24 (₨255) | ₨400 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (₨332) | ₨200 | + 66% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (₨263) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (₨314) | ₨80 | + 292% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (₨314) | ₨160 | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (₨111) | ₨60 | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (₨116) | ₨20 | + 480% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (₨300) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 6% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (₨989) | ₨385 | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (₨1,302) | ₨293 | + 345% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (₨4,718) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元279 (₨2,941) | ₨500 | + 488% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (₨308) | ₨245 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (₨247) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (₨170) | ₨1,000 | - 83% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (₨2.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元145 (₨1,524) | ₨1,000 | + 52% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (₨169) | ₨120 | + 41% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨80,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨71,893
(元6,822)
in Kunming.
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