- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Changzhou
- Anantapur
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changzhou, China compared to Anantapur, India
Currency:
Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Changzhou (China) is 60% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (₨583) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (₨382) | ₨200 | + 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元21 (₨221) | ₨224 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (₨140) | ₨64 | + 119% | |
12 eggs, large | 元12 (₨123) | ₨53 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (₨95) | ₨43 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元130 (₨1,367) | ₨152 | + 802% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元22 (₨228) | ₨147 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨30 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元10 (₨105) | ₨120 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元250 (₨2,630) | ₨1,641 | + 60% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元4.43 (₨47) | ₨79 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (₨153) | ₨38 | + 306% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Changzhou (China) is 13% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元16,698 (₨175,643) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,500 (₨47,336) | ₨9,000 | + 426% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元850 (₨8,941) | ₨1,500 | + 496% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,333 (₨24,545) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,800 (₨29,454) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元850 (₨8,941) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元80 (₨842) | ₨1,000 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元1,700 (₨17,883) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (₨6,311) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (₨473) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (₨631) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Changzhou (China) is in Anantapur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元800 (₨8,415) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元886 (₨9,317) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,000 (₨10,519) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 17% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨84) | ₨26 | + 219% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元71 (₨750) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Changzhou (China) is in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (₨210) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (₨316) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 (₨231) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is 9% cheaper than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (₨1,443) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元65 (₨684) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元415 (₨4,365) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元55 (₨579) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (₨344) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元33 (₨351) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元180 (₨1,893) | ₨1,200 | + 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (₨195) | ₨1,000 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changzhou (China) is 20% more expensive than in Anantapur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨621,606
(元59,093)
in Changzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨520,000
in Anantapur.
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