- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Taiyuan
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiyuan (China) is 14% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (₨427) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (₨266) | ₨350 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (₨104) | ₨147 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (₨151) | ₨39 | + 286% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (₨91) | ₨60 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (₨89) | ₨30 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元75 (₨710) | ₨80 | + 788% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (₨93) | ₨113 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元15 (₨142) | ₨49 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (₨62) | ₨250 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (₨1,004) | ₨394 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (₨71) | ₨174 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (₨110) | ₨35 | + 214% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Taiyuan (China) is 9% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,859 (₨27,069) | ₨29,031 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,852 (₨17,534) | ₨20,186 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元166 (₨1,576) | ₨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 | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元81 (₨763) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,430 (₨23,002) | ₨21,000 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (₨426) | ₨200 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (₨337) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 3% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (₨2,840) | ₨2,000 | + 42% | |
| 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 (₨5,680) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Taiyuan (China) is 21% 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 (₨59) | ₨71 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (₨757) | ₨1,500 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| 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) | 元60 (₨568) | ₨200 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (₨414) | ₨80 | + 418% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (₨95) | ₨60 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元46 (₨433) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 22% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元124 (₨1,170) | ₨385 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元102 (₨969) | ₨293 | + 231% | |
| 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 (₨2,367) | ₨500 | + 373% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (₨473) | ₨245 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨284) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (₨284) | ₨1,000 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (₨2.84) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元400 (₨3,787) | ₨1,000 | + 279% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨170) | ₨120 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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 ₨90,888
(元9,600)
in Taiyuan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨89,000
in Akola.
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