- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Gaya
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gaya, India compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Gaya (India) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 元26 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨300 (元29) | 元25 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨63 (元5.95) | 元8 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨30 (元2.86) | 元15 | - 81% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨22 (元2.13) | 元9 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元83 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元6 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元5.66 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨86 (元8) | 元4.00 | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元80 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (元6) | 元8 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 元6 | - | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Gaya (India) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,165 (元1,442) | 元3,286 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元2,010 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元483 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,375 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,454 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元100 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 元65 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 元10,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元38 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Gaya (India) is in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元509 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元100 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元680 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元1,500 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Gaya (India) is in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元183,333 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元7 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元117 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Gaya (India) is in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元28 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元7 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 元7 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元40 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Gaya (India) is in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 元100 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 元112 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元195 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元50 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 元168 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元40 | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gaya (India) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,100
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元8,310
(₨87,410)
in Gaya.
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