Cost of living in Kunming, China vs Thane, India
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Kunming (China) is 5% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (₨284) | ₨844 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (₨388) | ₨288 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (₨155) | ₨124 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (₨140) | ₨62 | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 (₨128) | ₨64 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (₨73) | ₨37 | + 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (₨430) | ₨274 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (₨126) | ₨168 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.25元 (₨59) | ₨24 | + 151% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.20元 (₨47) | ₨138 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101元 (₨1,137) | ₨588 | + 93% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (₨79) | ₨73 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (₨128) | ₨31 | + 320% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Kunming (China) is 24% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,548元 (₨40,027) | ₨34,699 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,385元 (₨26,905) | ₨22,512 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316元 (₨3,569) | ₨5,414 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,103元 (₨23,719) | ₨21,166 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,465元 (₨16,528) | ₨12,897 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,191元 (₨13,431) | ₨2,613 | + 414% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (₨1,107) | ₨800 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500元 (₨28,201) | ₨35,364 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713元 (₨8,037) | ₨15,424 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (₨516) | ₨395 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (₨333) | ₨548 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Kunming (China) is 58% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 586元 (₨6,616) | ₨2,258 | + 193% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242元 (₨2,734) | ₨2,459 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (₨6,812) | ₨3,268 | + 108% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 542元 (₨6,116) | ₨2,619 | + 134% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Kunming (China) is 38% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,192元 (₨1,321,958) | ₨830,309 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨80) | ₨83 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 136元 (₨1,534) | ₨945 | + 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (₨295) | ₨189 | + 56% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 75% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (₨338) | ₨102 | + 231% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (₨358) | ₨461 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (₨2,256) | ₨591 | + 282% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88元 (₨987) | ₨260 | + 279% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (₨330) | ₨183 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (₨362) | ₨181 | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨109) | ₨125 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (₨117) | ₨79 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (₨309) | ₨216 | + 43% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 15% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (₨1,175) | ₨923 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (₨1,203) | ₨496 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 682元 (₨7,690) | ₨1,737 | + 343% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 159元 (₨1,792) | ₨2,000 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33元 (₨370) | ₨483 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (₨271) | ₨222 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9元 (₨102) | ₨212 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (₨37,890) | ₨35,595 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (₨2.23) | ₨20 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 186元 (₨2,096) | ₨2,228 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (₨199) | ₨251 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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