- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Taiyuan
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 27% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (₨461) | ₨500 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (₨288) | ₨375 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (₨113) | ₨200 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (₨164) | ₨44 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (₨99) | ₨50 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (₨97) | ₨33 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (₨768) | ₨90 | + 753% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (₨101) | ₨99 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (₨154) | ₨43 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (₨67) | ₨165 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (₨1,086) | ₨300 | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (₨76) | ₨143 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (₨119) | ₨38 | + 216% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 11% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (₨29,272) | ₨25,413 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,852 (₨18,961) | ₨17,667 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (₨1,704) | ₨6,525 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨15,137 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (₨10,238) | ₨10,000 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (₨825) | ₨1,000 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (₨24,874) | ₨25,500 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (₨461) | ₨150 | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (₨364) | ₨900 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 10% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (₨3,071) | ₨2,000 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,000 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (₨6,143) | ₨4,000 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 36% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (₨64) | ₨73 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (₨819) | ₨2,750 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 57% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元60 (₨614) | ₨200 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (₨448) | ₨80 | + 460% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨102) | ₨60 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (₨469) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 30% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (₨1,265) | ₨385 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (₨1,048) | ₨293 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元250 (₨2,559) | ₨500 | + 412% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (₨512) | ₨245 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨307) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (₨307) | ₨1,000 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (₨3.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (₨4,095) | ₨1,000 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨184) | ₨120 | + 54% | |
| 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 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.238
INR
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is about the same as in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨71,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨70,950
(元6,930)
in Taiyuan.
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