- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Salem
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salem, India compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salem (India) is 25% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (元14) | 元32 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨186 (元18) | 元26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨91 (元9) | 元9 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (元3.79) | 元13 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨58 (元5.55) | 元11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (元4.79) | 元9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨282 (元27) | 元58 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (元13) | 元8 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (元4.23) | 元8 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨111 (元11) | 元4.75 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨948 (元91) | 元50 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (元7) | 元8 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (元3.18) | 元6 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Salem (India) is 41% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,100 (元1,159) | 元3,567 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,000 (元1,916) | 元2,125 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,500 (元335) | 元833 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,246 (元1,365) | 元2,333 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (元479) | 元1,533 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,450 (元139) | 元300 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,550 (元148) | 元78 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,322 (元4,150) | 元8,000 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,906 (元1,045) | 元2,000 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (元34) | 元44 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (元19) | 元50 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Salem (India) is 10% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,928 (元281) | 元467 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,204 (元307) | 元250 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,023 (元385) | 元553 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,543 (元339) | 元950 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Salem (India) is 23% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨758,491 (元72,654) | 元155,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (元7) | 元7 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,390 (元133) | 元138 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨305 (元29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Salem (India) is 1% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨168 (元16) | 元15 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (元29) | 元10 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (元38) | 元100 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨151 (元14) | 元15 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (元10) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨279 (元27) | 元28 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨122 (元12) | 元7 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨48 (元4.63) | 元7 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨181 (元17) | 元40 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Salem (India) is 15% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,100 (元105) | 元100 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨253 (元24) | 元112 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨565 (元54) | 元120 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,675 (元160) | 元195 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,033 (元99) | 元50 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (元8) | 元38 | - 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (元26) | 元15 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨30,000 (元2,874) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,100 (元105) | 元168 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨135 (元13) | 元40 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salem (India) is 24% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元11,000
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元8,340
(₨87,066)
in Salem.
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