- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Jalandhar
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jalandhar, India compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jalandhar (India) is 15% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨409 (元42) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨239 (元24) | 元10 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨133 (元13) | 元10 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (元5.30) | 元12 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (元8) | 元8 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (元4.08) | 元8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨117 (元12) | 元20 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨87 (元9) | 元12 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (元2.34) | 元8 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨124 (元13) | 元6.00 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,477 (元150) | 元30 | + 400% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (元2.44) | 元20 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Jalandhar (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,842 (元1,305) | 元3,000 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,089 (元1,127) | 元1,500 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,628 (元470) | 元400 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,900 (元1,413) | 元2,000 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,754 (元991) | 元1,000 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,701 (元579) | 元300 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,159 (元118) | 元100 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,212 (元3,782) | 元4,000 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,558 (元1,175) | 元600 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨230 (元23) | 元30 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (元10) | 元50 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jalandhar (India) is 7% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,528 (元359) | 元300 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,209 (元428) | 元500 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,805 (元692) | 元500 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,822 (元389) | 元500 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Jalandhar (India) is 47% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨683,386 (元69,457) | 元300,000 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (元8) | 元6.00 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,015 (元103) | 元150 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨242 (元25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jalandhar (India) is 2% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (元12) | 元10 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨246 (元25) | 元20 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨338 (元34) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨197 (元20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨260 (元26) | 元30 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨119 (元12) | 元12 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨95 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨172 (元17) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jalandhar (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,022 (元104) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨366 (元37) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨675 (元69) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,855 (元188) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨815 (元83) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨139 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨387 (元39) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨43,122 (元4,383) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨39 (元3.96) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,973 (元201) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨339 (元34) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jalandhar (India) is 26% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,400
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,180
(₨60,801)
in Jalandhar.
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