- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Jalandhar
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jalandhar, India compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jalandhar (India) is 25% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨477 (元45) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨273 (元26) | 元10 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨121 (元11) | 元10 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (元4.78) | 元12 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (元7) | 元8 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (元4.12) | 元8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨133 (元13) | 元20 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨88 (元8) | 元12 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (元1.97) | 元8 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (元12) | 元6.00 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,379 (元131) | 元30 | + 336% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (元2.24) | 元20 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Jalandhar (India) is 27% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,215 (元1,254) | 元3,000 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,661 (元1,012) | 元1,500 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,704 (元446) | 元400 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,752 (元1,210) | 元2,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,532 (元810) | 元1,000 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,944 (元469) | 元300 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,092 (元104) | 元100 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,850 (元3,497) | 元4,000 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,772 (元1,212) | 元600 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨240 (元23) | 元30 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (元9) | 元50 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Jalandhar (India) is 17% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,468 (元329) | 元300 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,174 (元396) | 元500 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,654 (元537) | 元500 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,341 (元317) | 元500 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Jalandhar (India) is 55% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨743,433 (元70,549) | 元300,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨731 (元69) | 元150 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨277 (元26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Jalandhar (India) is 3% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨143 (元14) | 元10 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (元27) | 元20 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨351 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨320 (元30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (元17) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨245 (元23) | 元30 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (元13) | 元12 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨179 (元17) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jalandhar (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,076 (元102) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨348 (元33) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨610 (元58) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,964 (元186) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨464 (元44) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨141 (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨282 (元27) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨51,123 (元4,851) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨55 (元5.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,000 (元190) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (元27) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 127 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jalandhar (India) is 34% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,100
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,027
(₨63,514)
in Jalandhar.
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