- Cost of Living
- India
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- Jalandhar
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jalandhar, India vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Jalandhar (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨453 (43元) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨282 (27元) | 10元 | + 168% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨121 (12元) | 10元 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (5.18元) | 12元 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨72 (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (3.94元) | 9元 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨132 (13元) | 20元 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨96 (9元) | 11元 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (2.22元) | 8元 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨126 (12元) | 6.00元 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,379 (131元) | 30元 | + 337% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (8元) | 5.00元 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (2.57元) | 20元 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Jalandhar (India) is 15% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,215 (1,255元) | 3,000元 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,661 (1,012元) | 1,500元 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,704 (447元) | 400元 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,752 (1,211元) | 2,000元 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,947 (1,229元) | 1,000元 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,944 (469元) | 300元 | + 56% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨991 (94元) | 100元 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨35,855 (3,404元) | 4,000元 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,898 (1,130元) | 600元 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨229 (22元) | 30元 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Jalandhar (India) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,674 (349元) | 300元 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,293 (408元) | 500元 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,368 (510元) | 500元 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,483 (331元) | 500元 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Jalandhar (India) is 53% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,269 (71,236元) | 300,000元 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (8元) | 6.00元 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨731 (69元) | 150元 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨290 (28元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Jalandhar (India) is 1% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨154 (15元) | 10元 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨405 (38元) | 20元 | + 92% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨259 (25元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (17元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨217 (21元) | 30元 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨81 (8元) | 5.00元 | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨220 (21元) | 25元 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Jalandhar (India) is 5% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,229 (117元) | 80元 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨335 (32元) | 50元 | - 36% | |
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 | ₨1,713 (163元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨528 (50元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨141 (13元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨268 (25元) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨60,900 (5,782元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨55 (5.25元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,097 (199元) | 175元 | + 14% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (27元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
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9,200元
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 6,906元
(₨72,740)
in Jalandhar.
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