- Cost of Living
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- Taiyuan
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiyuan, China compared to 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 (₨472) | ₨500 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28元 (₨295) | ₨375 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (₨115) | ₨200 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (₨168) | ₨44 | + 283% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10元 (₨101) | ₨50 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (₨99) | ₨33 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75元 (₨786) | ₨90 | + 774% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (₨103) | ₨99 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15元 (₨157) | ₨43 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (₨68) | ₨165 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (₨1,112) | ₨300 | + 271% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (₨78) | ₨143 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (₨122) | ₨38 | + 224% | |
| 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 | 2,859元 (₨29,983) | ₨25,413 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,852元 (₨19,421) | ₨17,667 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 166元 (₨1,746) | ₨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 (₨10,486) | ₨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 (₨845) | ₨1,000 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,430元 (₨25,477) | ₨25,500 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45元 (₨472) | ₨150 | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36元 (₨373) | ₨900 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Taiyuan (China) is 11% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300元 (₨3,146) | ₨2,000 | + 57% | |
| 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 (₨6,292) | ₨4,000 | + 57% | |
| 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 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80元 (₨839) | ₨2,750 | - 69% | |
| 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) | 60元 (₨629) | ₨200 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (₨459) | ₨80 | + 473% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨105) | ₨60 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46元 (₨480) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiyuan (China) is 30% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124元 (₨1,296) | ₨385 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (₨1,073) | ₨293 | + 267% | |
| 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 (₨2,622) | ₨500 | + 424% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (₨524) | ₨245 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (₨315) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30元 (₨315) | ₨1,000 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (₨3.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400元 (₨4,194) | ₨1,000 | + 319% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (₨189) | ₨120 | + 57% | |
| 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 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.486
INR
/
CNY
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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 ₨74,720
(7,126元)
in Taiyuan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨74,000
in Akola.
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