- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Salem
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salem, India vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salem (India) is 23% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨173 (17元) | 32元 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨195 (19元) | 26元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨91 (9元) | 9元 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (3.73元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨58 (5.59元) | 12元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (3.54元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨282 (27元) | 58元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (14元) | 7元 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (4.12元) | 7元 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (11元) | 5.01元 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨948 (91元) | 60元 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨75 (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (3.08元) | 7元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Salem (India) is 36% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,916 (1,721元) | 3,567元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,000 (1,921元) | 2,125元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 (480元) | 833元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,246 (1,368元) | 2,333元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (480元) | 1,533元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,450 (139元) | 300元 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,500 (144元) | 78元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,322 (4,161元) | 8,000元 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,906 (1,047元) | 2,000元 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (35元) | 44元 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (19元) | 50元 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Salem (India) is 11% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,928 (281元) | 467元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,204 (308元) | 250元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,023 (386元) | 553元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,543 (340元) | 950元 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Salem (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨806,936 (77,499元) | 155,000元 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,390 (133元) | 138元 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨305 (29元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Salem (India) is 2% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨168 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (29元) | 10元 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (38元) | 100元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨151 (14元) | 15元 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (10元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨279 (27元) | 28元 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨122 (12元) | 7元 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨48 (4.65元) | 7元 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨181 (17元) | 40元 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Salem (India) is 15% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,100 (106元) | 100元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨253 (24元) | 112元 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨565 (54元) | 120元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,675 (161元) | 195元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,033 (99元) | 50元 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (8元) | 38元 | - 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (26元) | 15元 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨30,000 (2,881元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,100 (106元) | 168元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨135 (13元) | 40元 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salem (India) is 22% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
11,000元
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 8,590元
(₨89,444)
in Salem.
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