- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Salem
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salem, India compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salem (India) is 24% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (元16) | 元43 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨186 (元19) | 元26 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨90 (元9) | 元10 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (元4.12) | 元18 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨58 (元5.98) | 元10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨23 (元2.40) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨217 (元22) | 元83 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (元15) | 元6 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨47 (元4.93) | 元5.66 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨114 (元12) | 元4.20 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨989 (元103) | 元80 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (元8) | 元8 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (元3.19) | 元6 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Salem (India) is 26% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,100 (元1,256) | 元3,286 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,744 (元1,531) | 元2,010 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,500 (元363) | 元483 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,246 (元1,479) | 元2,512 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (元519) | 元1,454 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,450 (元151) | 元100 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,550 (元161) | 元65 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,322 (元4,498) | 元10,000 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,906 (元1,132) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (元37) | 元38 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (元21) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Salem (India) is 8% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,928 (元304) | 元509 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,204 (元333) | 元100 | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,023 (元418) | 元680 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,543 (元368) | 元1,500 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Salem (India) is 22% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨758,491 (元78,747) | 元175,811 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (元7) | 元7 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,390 (元144) | 元147 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨267 (元28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Salem (India) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨168 (元17) | 元15 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (元31) | 元10 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (元42) | 元100 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨151 (元16) | 元15 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (元11) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨279 (元29) | 元28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨122 (元13) | 元7 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨48 (元5.02) | 元7 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨181 (元19) | 元40 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Salem (India) is 29% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,100 (元114) | 元100 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨253 (元26) | 元112 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨565 (元59) | 元120 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,675 (元174) | 元195 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,033 (元107) | 元50 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (元8) | 元38 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (元29) | 元15 | + 85% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨12,750 (元1,324) | 元3,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,100 (元114) | 元168 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨135 (元14) | 元40 | - 65% | |
| 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 194 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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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
元10,000
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元7,810
(₨75,230)
in Salem.
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