- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Zhenjiang, China compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Zhenjiang (China) is 23% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨500 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元10 (₨105) | ₨375 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (₨105) | ₨200 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (₨126) | ₨44 | + 189% | |
12 eggs, large | 元8 (₨84) | ₨50 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (₨84) | ₨33 | + 153% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元20 (₨210) | ₨90 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 (₨126) | ₨99 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (₨84) | ₨43 | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6.00 (₨63) | ₨165 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元30 (₨316) | ₨300 | + 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.00 (₨53) | ₨143 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元20 (₨210) | ₨38 | + 459% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Zhenjiang (China) is 9% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,000 (₨31,572) | ₨25,413 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (₨15,786) | ₨17,667 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (₨4,210) | ₨6,525 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (₨21,048) | ₨15,137 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (₨10,524) | ₨10,000 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (₨3,157) | ₨10,000 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (₨1,052) | ₨1,000 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (₨42,096) | ₨25,500 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (₨6,314) | ₨6,000 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元30 (₨316) | ₨150 | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (₨526) | ₨900 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Zhenjiang (China) is 13% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元300 (₨3,157) | ₨2,000 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元500 (₨5,262) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (₨5,262) | ₨4,000 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (₨5,262) | ₨4,000 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Zhenjiang (China) is 22% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元300,000 (₨3,157,187) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6.00 (₨63) | ₨73 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元150 (₨1,579) | ₨2,750 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Zhenjiang (China) is 8% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元10 (₨105) | ₨400 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (₨210) | ₨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 (₨316) | ₨160 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (₨126) | ₨60 | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元5.00 (₨53) | ₨20 | + 163% | |
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 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
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 | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
10.524
INR
/
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₨75,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨72,522
(元6,891)
in Zhenjiang.
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