- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Punasa
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Punasa, India compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Punasa (India) is 28% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨300 (元28) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (元19) | 元10 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (元19) | 元10 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (元4.75) | 元12 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨72 (元7) | 元8 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 (元1.90) | 元8 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (元47) | 元20 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 (元5.70) | 元12 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨10 (元0.95) | 元8 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨140 (元13) | 元6.00 | + 122% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,200 (元114) | 元30 | + 280% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (元5.70) | 元5.00 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (元0.95) | 元20 | - 95% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Punasa (India) is 1% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元3,000 | - | |
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 | - | 元400 | - | |
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 | ₨1,000 (元95) | 元300 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨700 (元66) | 元100 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨50,000 (元4,749) | 元4,000 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,000 (元1,425) | 元600 | + 137% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨900 (元85) | 元30 | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Punasa (India) is 56% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (元190) | 元300 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (元190) | 元500 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (元380) | 元500 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (元190) | 元500 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Punasa (India) is 38% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨850,000 (元80,725) | 元300,000 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Punasa (India) is 12% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (元11) | 元10 | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨300 (元28) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨70 (元7) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨112 (元11) | 元30 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨80 (元8) | 元12 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨45 (元4.27) | 元5.00 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Punasa (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (元47) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨120 (元11) | - | - | |
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 | ₨700 (元66) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨150 (元14) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨40 (元3.80) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨152 (元14) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨49,000 (元4,654) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (元27) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Punasa (India) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,200
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,283
(₨66,158)
in Punasa.
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