- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Jalandhar
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jalandhar, India compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jalandhar (India) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨453 (元45) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨282 (元28) | 元10 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨121 (元12) | 元10 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (元5.33) | 元12 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨74 (元7) | 元8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (元4.25) | 元8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨122 (元12) | 元20 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨93 (元9) | 元12 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (元2.37) | 元8 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨126 (元12) | 元6.00 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,379 (元136) | 元30 | + 352% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (元2.53) | 元20 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Jalandhar (India) is 22% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,215 (元1,299) | 元3,000 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,661 (元1,048) | 元1,500 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,704 (元462) | 元400 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,752 (元1,254) | 元2,000 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,947 (元1,273) | 元1,000 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,944 (元486) | 元300 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,092 (元107) | 元100 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,850 (元3,622) | 元4,000 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,772 (元1,255) | 元600 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨229 (元23) | 元30 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (元10) | 元50 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Jalandhar (India) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,468 (元341) | 元300 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,174 (元410) | 元500 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,261 (元517) | 元500 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,483 (元342) | 元500 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Jalandhar (India) is 52% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,269 (元73,750) | 元300,000 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (元8) | 元6.00 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨731 (元72) | 元150 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨246 (元24) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (元28) | 元20 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨351 (元34) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨320 (元31) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (元22) | 元30 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (元14) | 元12 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨81 (元8) | 元5.00 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨199 (元20) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jalandhar (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,229 (元121) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (元34) | - | - | |
| 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 | ₨1,895 (元186) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨464 (元46) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨141 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨268 (元26) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨51,123 (元5,025) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨42 (元4.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,097 (元206) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (元28) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jalandhar (India) is 30% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,100
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元5,683
(₨57,817)
in Jalandhar.
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