- Cost of Living
- India
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- Lucknow
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Lucknow (India) is 7% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨302 (元29) | 元45 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨264 (元25) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨202 (元19) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (元4.71) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨84 (元8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (元3.37) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨154 (元15) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (元13) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (元1.72) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (元12) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,096 (元104) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (元7) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (元2.09) | - | - | |
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 | ₨23,814 (元2,260) | 元1,500 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,767 (元1,401) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,488 (元426) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,785 (元1,498) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,311 (元1,263) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,551 (元242) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨979 (元93) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨37,502 (元3,559) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,790 (元1,309) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨446 (元42) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨517 (元49) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Lucknow (India) is 12% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,727 (元259) | 元500 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,564 (元243) | 元250 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,593 (元436) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,805 (元266) | - | - | |
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 | ₨1,004,090 (元95,284) | 元99,994 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (元7) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,452 (元138) | 元83 | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨302 (元29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is 1% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (元10) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨406 (元39) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨431 (元41) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨231 (元22) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 (元18) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨241 (元23) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (元16) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (元7) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 (元22) | 元30 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is 93% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨870 (元83) | 元90 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 (元45) | 元70 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨807 (元77) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,959 (元186) | 元300 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨430 (元41) | 元45 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (元19) | 元25 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (元19) | 元10 | + 90% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,926 (元3,599) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨80 (元8) | 元0.30 | + 2431% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,822 (元268) | 元150 | + 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨203 (元19) | 元20 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucknow (India) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,399
(₨56,897)
in Lucknow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,700
in Zibo.
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