- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Asansol
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asansol, India compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asansol (India) is 43% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨100 (元11) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨105 (元11) | 元10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨40 (元4.23) | 元10 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨25 (元2.65) | 元12 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨44 (元4.66) | 元8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨25 (元2.65) | 元8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨115 (元12) | 元12 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨16 (元1.72) | 元8 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨90 (元10) | 元6.00 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨375 (元40) | 元30 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 元5.00 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (元1.06) | 元20 | - 95% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Asansol (India) is 22% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,000 (元741) | 元3,000 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨543 (元57) | 元400 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨400 (元42) | 元100 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,000 (元1,904) | 元4,000 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,600 (元381) | 元600 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Asansol (India) is 60% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,000 (元106) | 元300 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (元212) | 元500 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,000 (元212) | 元500 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨700 (元74) | 元500 | - 85% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Asansol (India) is 40% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨635,000 (元67,185) | 元300,000 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Asansol (India) is 2% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨40 (元4.23) | 元10 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元12 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元5.00 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Asansol (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 (元63) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨120 (元13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (元53) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨4,000 (元423) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,000 (元106) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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元8,400
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元5,457
(₨51,581)
in Asansol.
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