- Cost of Living
- India
- India
- Madurai
- Bangalore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Madurai (India) and Bangalore (India)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madurai (India) is 27% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | ₨261 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨50 | ₨162 | 69% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨60 | ₨99 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨25 | ₨32 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨36 | ₨48 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨15 | ₨23 | 35% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨135 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 | ₨133 | 25% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 | ₨44 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨70 | ₨80 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨150 | ₨752 | 80% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 | ₨60 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 | ₨27 | 44% |
| Housing | 4% | ||
| Housing in Madurai (India) is 4% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | ₨18,913 | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 | ₨1,638 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,000 | ₨1,310 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,000 | ₨50,364 | 32% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨5,000 | ₨8,028 | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨100 | ₨311 | 68% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨120 | - |
| Clothes | 68% | ||
| Clothes in Madurai (India) is 68% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨999 | ₨2,061 | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨400 | ₨2,068 | 81% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨1,500 | ₨3,204 | 53% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,500 | ₨1,985 | 24% |
| Transportation | 15% | ||
| Transportation in Madurai (India) is 15% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨883,333 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨76 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 | ₨1,021 | 51% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ₨190 | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Madurai (India) is in Bangalore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | ₨138 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨253 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨147 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨164 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨116 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨57 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨177 | - |
| Entertainment | 38% | ||
| Entertainment in Madurai (India) is 38% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨350 | ₨875 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨120 | ₨479 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨733 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | ₨2,028 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨318 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨15 | ₨92 | 84% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨75 | ₨131 | 43% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨4,000 | ₨10,750 | 63% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨500 | ₨1,692 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨40 | ₨123 | 67% |
| TOTAL | 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,143 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Madurai (India) is 19% cheaper than in Bangalore (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨62,500
in Bangalore
you would need to make just about ₨50,433
in Madurai.