- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Sagar
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sagar, India compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Sagar (India) is 12% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
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 | ₨100 (元10) | 元10 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (元5.70) | 元12 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨30 (元2.85) | 元8 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 (元1.90) | 元8 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨150 (元14) | 元12 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (元3.80) | 元8 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (元7) | 元6.00 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元30 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨40 (元3.80) | 元5.00 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 元20 | - | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Sagar (India) is 13% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,000 (元1,426) | 元3,000 | - 52% | |
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 | ₨1,200 (元114) | 元400 | - 71% | |
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 | - | 元300 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨750 (元71) | 元100 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 元4,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Sagar (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元300 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元500 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元500 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元500 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Sagar (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元6.00 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元150 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Sagar (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元10 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元20 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元30 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元12 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 元5.00 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Sagar (India) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 20, 2014.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sagar (India) is 13% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,700
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,588
(₨79,846)
in Sagar.
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