Cost of living in Jammu (India) is 40% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Jammu (India) is 43% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Jammu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨266 (22元) | 34元 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨311 (26元) | 36元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨145 (12元) | 12元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (4.86元) | 14元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (6元) | 16元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (2.89元) | 9元 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨123 (10元) | 54元 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨74 (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (1.73元) | 6元 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (10元) | 6元 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨647 (54元) | 79元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (7元) | 10元 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (2.23元) | 10元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Jammu (India) is 64% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Jammu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,248 (1,768元) | 16,590元 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,898 (1,156元) | 8,120元 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,818 (318元) | 382元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,394 (1,364元) | 7,358元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,040 (918元) | 4,126元 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,586 (465元) | 193元 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨527 (44元) | 91元 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨34,910 (2,904元) | 1,862元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,913 (991元) | 560元 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨788 (66元) | 34元 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,523 (210元) | 57元 | + 269% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Jammu (India) is 27% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Jammu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,718 (226元) | 441元 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,323 (276元) | 252元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,408 (367元) | 597元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,951 (246元) | 797元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Jammu (India) is 46% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Jammu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨748,133 (62,235元) | 154,765元 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (6元) | 8元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,435 (119元) | 249元 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Jammu (India) is 47% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Jammu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨63 (5.23元) | 28元 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (23元) | 46元 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (125元) | 242元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨220 (18元) | 43元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (19元) | 38元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (21元) | 25元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨119 (10元) | 10元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨91 (8元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨291 (24元) | 86元 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Jammu (India) is 31% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Jammu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,967 (164元) | 239元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨422 (35元) | 120元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,209 (101元) | 951元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,412 (201元) | 200元 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨538 (45元) | 73元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨172 (14元) | 28元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨181 (15元) | 10元 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,423元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨50 (4.12元) | 0.41元 | + 896% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,463 (122元) | 389元 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨294 (24元) | 25元 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 49 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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