- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Taiyuan
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 17% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (₨443) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (₨277) | ₨350 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (₨108) | ₨147 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (₨157) | ₨39 | + 301% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (₨95) | ₨60 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (₨93) | ₨30 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (₨737) | ₨80 | + 821% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (₨97) | ₨113 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (₨147) | ₨49 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (₨64) | ₨250 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (₨1,042) | ₨394 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (₨73) | ₨174 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (₨114) | ₨35 | + 226% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 8% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (₨28,096) | ₨29,031 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,852 (₨18,199) | ₨20,186 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (₨1,636) | ₨10,000 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (₨9,826) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (₨792) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (₨23,875) | ₨21,000 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (₨442) | ₨200 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (₨350) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 5% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (₨2,948) | ₨2,000 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (₨5,896) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 19% 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 (₨61) | ₨71 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (₨786) | ₨1,500 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 58% 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 (₨590) | ₨200 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (₨430) | ₨80 | + 437% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨98) | ₨60 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (₨450) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 25% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (₨1,214) | ₨385 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (₨1,006) | ₨293 | + 244% | |
| 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 (₨2,457) | ₨500 | + 391% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (₨491) | ₨245 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨295) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (₨295) | ₨1,000 | - 71% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (₨2.95) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (₨3,931) | ₨1,000 | + 293% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨177) | ₨120 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is 4% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨82,161
(元8,361)
in Taiyuan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨79,000
in Akola.
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