- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Salem
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salem, India compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salem (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (元14) | 元26 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨186 (元18) | 元25 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨91 (元9) | 元8 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (元3.76) | 元15 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨58 (元5.51) | 元9 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (元4.75) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨282 (元27) | 元83 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (元13) | 元6 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (元4.19) | 元5.66 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨111 (元11) | 元4.00 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨948 (元90) | 元80 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (元7) | 元8 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (元3.15) | 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1,150) | 元3,286 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,000 (元1,900) | 元2,010 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,500 (元333) | 元483 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,246 (元1,354) | 元2,375 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (元475) | 元1,454 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,450 (元138) | 元100 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,550 (元147) | 元65 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,322 (元4,117) | 元10,000 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,906 (元1,036) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (元34) | 元38 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (元19) | - | - | |
| 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278) | 元509 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,204 (元304) | 元100 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,023 (元382) | 元680 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,543 (元337) | 元1,500 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Salem (India) is 26% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨758,491 (元72,073) | 元183,333 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (元7) | 元7 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,390 (元132) | 元117 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨336 (元32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Salem (India) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨168 (元16) | 元15 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (元29) | 元10 | + 185% | |
| 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 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (元10) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨279 (元26) | 元28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨122 (元12) | 元7 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨48 (元4.60) | 元7 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨181 (元17) | 元40 | - 57% | |
| 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159) | 元195 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,033 (元98) | 元50 | + 96% | |
| 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 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨30,000 (元2,851) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨135 (元13) | 元40 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
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 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Salem (India) is 19% 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8,054
(₨84,757)
in Salem.
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