- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Tai'an
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 25% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (₨267) | ₨349 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (₨338) | ₨315 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (₨80) | ₨94 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (₨133) | ₨41 | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (₨71) | ₨52 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (₨71) | ₨41 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (₨368) | ₨228 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (₨76) | ₨87 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (₨76) | ₨35 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (₨49) | ₨119 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (₨763) | ₨809 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (₨150) | ₨65 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (₨77) | ₨25 | + 213% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 36% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (₨15,373) | ₨33,553 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (₨12,629) | ₨7,500 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (₨4,958) | ₨4,669 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (₨15,786) | ₨21,203 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (₨7,367) | ₨25,000 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (₨2,105) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (₨532) | ₨1,269 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (₨24,052) | ₨41,000 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (₨6,911) | ₨8,000 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (₨458) | ₨200 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (₨263) | ₨500 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 9% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (₨3,327) | ₨2,480 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (₨2,459) | ₨2,891 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (₨4,449) | ₨5,358 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (₨4,267) | ₨4,949 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 33% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (₨2,638,651) | ₨605,082 | + 336% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (₨74) | ₨91 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (₨897) | ₨1,790 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元19 (₨202) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 16% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (₨349) | ₨545 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (₨126) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (₨4,210) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (₨219) | ₨248 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (₨395) | ₨206 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (₨271) | ₨200 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (₨120) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (₨135) | ₨73 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (₨158) | ₨154 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 47% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (₨648) | ₨1,355 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (₨451) | ₨471 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (₨10,524) | ₨656 | + 1503% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (₨4,210) | ₨2,179 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (₨526) | ₨328 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (₨338) | ₨205 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (₨210) | ₨153 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元4,000 (₨42,096) | ₨35,850 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (₨3.35) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (₨5,117) | ₨1,719 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨188) | ₨252 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 13% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨124,510
(元11,831)
in Tai'an
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨110,000
in Amritsar.
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