- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Vadodara
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vadodara, India compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Vadodara (India) is 38% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨252 (元24) | 元40 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨228 (元22) | 元26 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (元17) | 元27 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (元5.26) | 元13 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (元7) | 元16 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (元5.40) | 元12 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨211 (元20) | 元57 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨99 (元9) | 元14 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (元2.51) | 元8 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨93 (元9) | 元5.17 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨564 (元54) | 元95 | - 44% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 (元7) | 元9 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (元3.16) | 元5.00 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Vadodara (India) is 37% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,692 (元1,785) | 元3,917 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,595 (元1,298) | 元2,500 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,594 (元248) | 元533 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,570 (元1,964) | 元2,800 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,323 (元1,177) | 元1,450 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,053 (元196) | 元800 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨945 (元90) | 元136 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,743 (元3,221) | 元2,488 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,047 (元1,055) | 元500 | + 111% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (元41) | 元35 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨248 (元24) | 元22 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Vadodara (India) is 25% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,083 (元199) | 元442 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,106 (元201) | 元195 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,989 (元285) | 元600 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,639 (元252) | 元499 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Vadodara (India) is 28% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨799,290 (元76,309) | 元182,922 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (元7) | 元8 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,405 (元134) | 元110 | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨223 (元21) | 元31 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Vadodara (India) is 40% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨310 (元30) | 元150 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨422 (元40) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,008 (元96) | 元80 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨353 (元34) | 元10 | + 237% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (元14) | 元33 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨265 (元25) | 元33 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (元9) | 元9 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (元6) | 元11 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨262 (元25) | 元40 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Vadodara (India) is 57% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨757 (元72) | 元124 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨484 (元46) | 元96 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (元143) | 元50 | + 186% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,419 (元135) | 元543 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨303 (元29) | 元46 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨141 (元13) | 元31 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨143 (元14) | 元13 | + 5% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,880 (元3,616) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨15 (元1.43) | 元3.50 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,321 (元126) | 元780 | - 84% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (元16) | 元12 | + 32% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vadodara (India) is 40% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元12,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元7,157
(₨74,970)
in Vadodara.
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