- 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% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (₨250) | ₨349 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (₨316) | ₨315 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (₨75) | ₨94 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (₨124) | ₨46 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (₨66) | ₨52 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (₨66) | ₨41 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (₨344) | ₨228 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (₨71) | ₨103 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (₨71) | ₨31 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (₨46) | ₨119 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (₨713) | ₨827 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (₨141) | ₨65 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (₨72) | ₨27 | + 168% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 40% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (₨14,362) | ₨26,545 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (₨11,798) | ₨7,500 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (₨4,632) | ₨4,669 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (₨14,748) | ₨30,000 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (₨6,882) | ₨25,000 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (₨1,966) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (₨497) | ₨1,269 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (₨22,469) | ₨41,000 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (₨6,456) | ₨8,000 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (₨428) | ₨200 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (₨246) | ₨500 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 15% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (₨3,109) | ₨2,480 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (₨2,297) | ₨2,891 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (₨4,157) | ₨5,358 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (₨3,987) | ₨4,949 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (₨2,465,085) | ₨605,082 | + 307% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨69) | ₨74 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (₨838) | ₨1,790 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元17 (₨166) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 13% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (₨326) | ₨545 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (₨118) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (₨3,933) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (₨204) | ₨248 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (₨369) | ₨206 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (₨253) | ₨200 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (₨112) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (₨126) | ₨73 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (₨147) | ₨154 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 37% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (₨606) | ₨1,355 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (₨421) | ₨471 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (₨9,832) | ₨656 | + 1398% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (₨3,933) | ₨2,179 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (₨492) | ₨328 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (₨316) | ₨205 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (₨196) | ₨153 | + 28% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元4,000 (₨39,327) | ₨35,850 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (₨3.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (₨4,781) | ₨1,719 | + 178% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨176) | ₨252 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 36 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 6% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨89,949
(元9,149)
in Tai'an
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨85,000
in Amritsar.
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