- Cost of Living
- India
- China
- Lucknow
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 14% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨380 (元36) | 元45 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨248 (元23) | 元45 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨112 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (元4.69) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 (元6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨51 (元4.82) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨195 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨146 (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (元1.81) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨200 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,202 (元113) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (元7) | 元7 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (元2.49) | 元4.17 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Lucknow (India) is 4% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,703 (元2,332) | 元1,500 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,939 (元1,505) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,002 (元567) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,316 (元1,918) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,712 (元1,295) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,999 (元283) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨890 (元84) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,627 (元3,458) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,072 (元1,234) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨407 (元38) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨517 (元49) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is 20% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,551 (元241) | 元500 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,213 (元209) | 元250 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,638 (元438) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,753 (元260) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Lucknow (India) is 14% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,123 (元90,650) | 元99,994 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (元7) | 元7 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,471 (元139) | 元83 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨286 (元27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is 6% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨124 (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨484 (元46) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (元94) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨251 (元24) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (元18) | 元25 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (元25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨197 (元19) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (元8) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨297 (元28) | 元30 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is 130% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,211 (元114) | 元90 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨449 (元42) | 元70 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,643 (元155) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,807 (元171) | 元300 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (元39) | 元45 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨236 (元22) | 元25 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨240 (元23) | 元10 | + 127% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨41,508 (元3,919) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨80 (元8) | 元0.30 | + 2418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,786 (元263) | 元150 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨203 (元19) | 元20 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 359 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucknow (India) is 18% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,777
(₨61,188)
in Lucknow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,900
in Zibo.
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