- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Taiyuan
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China vs Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 31% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (₨475) | ₨500 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28元 (₨297) | ₨375 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (₨116) | ₨200 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (₨169) | ₨44 | + 286% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10元 (₨102) | ₨50 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (₨99) | ₨33 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75元 (₨791) | ₨90 | + 779% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (₨104) | ₨99 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15元 (₨158) | ₨43 | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (₨69) | ₨165 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (₨1,119) | ₨300 | + 273% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (₨79) | ₨143 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (₨123) | ₨38 | + 226% | |
| 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 | 2,859元 (₨30,164) | ₨25,413 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,852元 (₨19,539) | ₨17,667 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 166元 (₨1,756) | ₨6,525 | - 73% | |
| 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 | 1,000元 (₨10,550) | ₨10,000 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 81元 (₨850) | ₨1,000 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,430元 (₨25,632) | ₨25,500 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45元 (₨475) | ₨150 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36元 (₨375) | ₨900 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 11% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300元 (₨3,165) | ₨2,000 | + 58% | |
| 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 | 600元 (₨6,330) | ₨4,000 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 35% 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 | 6元 (₨66) | ₨74 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80元 (₨844) | ₨2,750 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiyuan (China) is 60% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60元 (₨633) | ₨200 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (₨462) | ₨80 | + 477% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨105) | ₨60 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46元 (₨483) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 31% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124元 (₨1,303) | ₨385 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (₨1,080) | ₨293 | + 269% | |
| 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 | 250元 (₨2,637) | ₨500 | + 427% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (₨527) | ₨245 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (₨316) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30元 (₨316) | ₨1,000 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (₨3.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400元 (₨4,220) | ₨1,000 | + 322% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (₨190) | ₨120 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
/
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Cost of living in Taiyuan (China) is about the same as in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨71,711
(6,797元)
in Taiyuan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨71,000
in Akola.
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