- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Datong
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Datong, China compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Datong (China) is 205% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元456 (₨4,483) | ₨261 | + 1616% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨296 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨113 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨118 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨27 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨271 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨92 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨885 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨60 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨28 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Datong (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,870 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨16,882 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨3,586 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨14,399 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨11,333 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,415 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨32,610 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,757 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨888 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Datong (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,805 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,948 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨2,695 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Datong (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,077,630 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨54 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨685 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨121 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Datong (China) is in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨438 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨164 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨100 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨47 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨134 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Datong (China) is 12% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨826 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨381 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨682 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,993 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨100 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (₨2,950) | ₨1,000 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Datong (China) is 118% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨152,380
(元15,499)
in Datong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨70,000
in Allahabad.
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