- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Tai'an
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 12% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (₨242) | ₨735 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (₨307) | ₨315 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (₨72) | ₨94 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (₨120) | ₨46 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (₨64) | ₨52 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (₨64) | ₨41 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (₨334) | ₨228 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (₨68) | ₨103 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (₨69) | ₨31 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (₨45) | ₨119 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (₨692) | ₨827 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (₨136) | ₨65 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (₨70) | ₨27 | + 160% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 42% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (₨13,934) | ₨26,545 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (₨11,446) | ₨7,500 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (₨4,494) | ₨4,669 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (₨14,308) | ₨30,000 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (₨6,677) | ₨25,000 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (₨1,908) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (₨482) | ₨1,269 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (₨21,800) | ₨41,000 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (₨6,264) | ₨8,000 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (₨416) | ₨200 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (₨238) | ₨500 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 17% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (₨3,016) | ₨2,480 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (₨2,229) | ₨2,891 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (₨4,033) | ₨5,358 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (₨3,868) | ₨4,949 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 25% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (₨2,391,601) | ₨605,082 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨67) | ₨74 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (₨813) | ₨1,790 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元17 (₨161) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 11% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (₨317) | ₨545 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (₨114) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (₨3,815) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (₨198) | ₨248 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (₨358) | ₨206 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (₨245) | ₨200 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (₨109) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (₨123) | ₨73 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (₨143) | ₨154 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 30% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (₨588) | ₨1,355 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (₨409) | ₨471 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (₨9,539) | ₨656 | + 1353% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (₨3,815) | ₨2,179 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (₨477) | ₨328 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (₨307) | ₨205 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (₨190) | ₨153 | + 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元657 (₨6,264) | ₨8,598 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (₨3.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (₨4,638) | ₨1,719 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨170) | ₨252 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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₨77,000
in Amritsar
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(元7,853)
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