- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Jamshedpur
- Albany
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jamshedpur (India) and Albany (United States)
| Food | 23% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamshedpur (India) is 23% cheaper than in Albany (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨1,000 ($18.25) | $12.29 | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $6.42 | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨65 ($1.19) | $4.48 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨25 ($0.46) | $2.29 | 80% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.28 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.66 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 ($3.65) | $5.05 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 ($1.46) | $2.93 | 50% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 ($0.37) | $4.19 | 91% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | $2.51 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15.63 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 ($1.10) | $1.82 | 40% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨16 ($0.29) | $2.64 | 89% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Jamshedpur (India) is 66% cheaper than in Albany (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨10,500 ($192) | $1,214 | 84% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,000 ($55) | $188 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨2,850 ($52) | $53 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,000 ($785) | $571 | 37% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $116 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $6.55 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19.17 | - |
| Clothes | 47% | ||
| Clothes in Jamshedpur (India) is 47% cheaper than in Albany (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,300 ($24) | $42 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨975 ($17.79) | $37 | 52% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,450 ($45) | $63 | 29% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,700 ($31) | $65 | 52% |
| Transportation | 38% | ||
| Transportation in Jamshedpur (India) is 38% cheaper than in Albany (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,333 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 ($1.23) | $1.02 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨800 ($14.60) | $50 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $30 | - |
| Personal Care | 40% | ||
| Personal Care in Jamshedpur (India) is 40% cheaper than in Albany (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨300 ($5.48) | $7.71 | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨380 ($6.94) | $5.36 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨150 ($2.74) | $3.57 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 ($3.65) | $5.07 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨75 ($1.37) | $3.25 | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 ($0.95) | $3.28 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨175 ($3.19) | $17.29 | 82% |
| Entertainment | 25% | ||
| Entertainment in Jamshedpur (India) is 25% cheaper than in Albany (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨375 ($6.84) | $38 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨237 ($4.32) | $22 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨400 ($7.30) | $157 | 95% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,267 ($23) | $84 | 72% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨180 ($3.29) | $6.57 | 50% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 ($3.65) | $5 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨97 ($1.76) | $4.36 | 60% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨17,000 ($310) | $175 | 77% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨5,495 ($100) | $23 | 339% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨310 ($5.66) | $9.41 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 562 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2013.
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Cost of living in Jamshedpur (India) is 42% cheaper than in Albany (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Albany
you would need to make just about $2,187
(₨119,816)
in Jamshedpur.