- Cost of Living
- Germany
- India
- Düsseldorf
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Düsseldorf (Germany) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 106% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 106% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €10.88 (₨772) | ₨314 | 146% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.22 (₨442) | ₨236 | 87% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.86 (₨274) | ₨104 | 163% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (₨61) | ₨43 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (₨144) | ₨55 | 162% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (₨177) | ₨21 | 764% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.05 (₨217) | ₨170 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (₨142) | ₨114 | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.06 (₨146) | ₨32 | 358% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (₨68) | ₨119 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.17 (₨367) | ₨729 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.63 (₨116) | ₨61 | 91% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (₨99) | ₨23 | 341% |
| Housing | 325% | ||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 325% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,222 (₨86,812) | ₨13,857 | 526% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (₨10,553) | ₨2,214 | 377% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €23 (₨1,623) | ₨707 | 130% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 (₨42,607) | ₨42,143 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €127 (₨9,031) | ₨13,750 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7.66 (₨544) | ₨412 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11.14 (₨791) | ₨319 | 148% |
| Clothes | 180% | ||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 180% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €88 (₨6,271) | ₨1,600 | 292% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €46 (₨3,237) | ₨1,317 | 146% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €76 (₨5,378) | ₨2,386 | 125% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €99 (₨7,001) | ₨2,071 | 238% |
| Transportation | 118% | ||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 118% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,567 (₨1,744,926) | ₨1,337,500 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (₨111) | ₨71 | 56% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €63 (₨4,495) | ₨1,214 | 270% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €21 (₨1,501) | ₨178 | 742% |
| Personal Care | 45% | ||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €12.05 (₨856) | ₨202 | 324% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.94 (₨280) | ₨209 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (₨267) | ₨255 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.91 (₨136) | ₨236 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (₨126) | ₨274 | 54% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (₨100) | ₨78 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15.50 (₨1,101) | ₨325 | 239% |
| Entertainment | 98% | ||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₨2,242) | ₨470 | 377% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17.86 (₨1,268) | ₨331 | 283% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (₨3,019) | ₨617 | 390% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €51 (₨3,653) | ₨1,579 | 131% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.44 (₨528) | ₨197 | 168% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (₨215) | ₨187 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.14 (₨152) | ₨153 | 0% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €148 (₨10,521) | ₨10,359 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨7.22) | ₨1.17 | 519% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €48 (₨3,419) | ₨2,814 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.97 (₨353) | ₨118 | 198% |
| TOTAL | 144% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,594 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 144% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨152,757
(€2,151)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Ahmedabad.