- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Zhenjiang
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zhenjiang, China compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhenjiang (China) is 1% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元10 (₨95) | ₨350 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (₨95) | ₨147 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (₨114) | ₨39 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 (₨76) | ₨60 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨76) | ₨30 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元20 (₨190) | ₨80 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (₨114) | ₨113 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (₨76) | ₨49 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6.00 (₨57) | ₨250 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元30 (₨285) | ₨394 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.00 (₨48) | ₨174 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元20 (₨190) | ₨35 | + 443% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Zhenjiang (China) is 5% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,000 (₨28,545) | ₨29,031 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (₨14,272) | ₨20,186 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (₨3,806) | ₨10,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (₨19,030) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (₨9,515) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (₨2,854) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (₨951) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (₨38,060) | ₨21,000 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (₨5,709) | ₨2,000 | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元30 (₨285) | ₨200 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (₨476) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Zhenjiang (China) is 5% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (₨2,854) | ₨2,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元500 (₨4,757) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (₨4,757) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (₨4,757) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Zhenjiang (China) is 6% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元300,000 (₨2,854,483) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6.00 (₨57) | ₨71 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元150 (₨1,427) | ₨1,500 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Zhenjiang (China) is 4% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元10 (₨95) | ₨400 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (₨190) | ₨200 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (₨285) | ₨160 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (₨114) | ₨60 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元5.00 (₨48) | ₨20 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Zhenjiang (China) is in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨385 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| 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 18 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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₨79,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨77,114
(元8,105)
in Zhenjiang.
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