- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Datong
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Datong, China compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Datong (China) is 173% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元364 (₨3,816) | ₨261 | + 1360% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (₨314) | ₨296 | + 6% | |
| 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 | 元6.00 (₨63) | ₨92 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨885 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (₨84) | ₨60 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 (₨52) | ₨28 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Datong (China) is 24% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,077 (₨74,126) | ₨21,558 | + 244% | |
| 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 | 元400 (₨4,190) | ₨3,586 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨13,943 | - | |
| 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) | 元60 (₨628) | ₨1,415 | - 56% | |
| 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.) | 元100 (₨1,047) | ₨277 | + 279% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨888 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Datong (China) is 5% more expensive than 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) | 元500 (₨5,237) | ₨2,695 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Datong (China) is 8% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元300,000 (₨3,142,317) | ₨989,189 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨73) | ₨54 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (₨628) | ₨3,050 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Datong (China) is 4% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 (₨314) | ₨500 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 (₨105) | ₨80 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (₨393) | ₨438 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (₨314) | ₨164 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (₨126) | ₨100 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (₨105) | ₨47 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (₨314) | ₨134 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Datong (China) is 83% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元593 (₨6,211) | ₨826 | + 652% | |
| 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.) | 元15 (₨157) | ₨100 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 (₨3,142) | ₨1,000 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (₨157) | ₨120 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Datong (China) is 53% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨97,679
(元9,326)
in Datong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨64,000
in Allahabad.
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