- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Memphis
- Bangalore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Memphis (United States) and Bangalore (India)
| Food | 98% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Memphis (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $9.93 (₨544) | ₨261 | 108% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.92 (₨324) | ₨162 | 100% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.17 (₨173) | ₨99 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.04 (₨112) | ₨32 | 246% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.89 (₨104) | ₨48 | 115% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.84 (₨156) | ₨23 | 571% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.07 (₨168) | ₨135 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (₨180) | ₨133 | 35% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.47 (₨190) | ₨44 | 336% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.91 (₨105) | ₨80 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.71 (₨806) | ₨752 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.66 (₨91) | ₨60 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.05 (₨57) | ₨27 | 116% |
| Housing | 245% | ||
| Housing in Memphis (United States) is 245% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,114 (₨61,047) | ₨18,913 | 223% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (₨9,118) | ₨1,638 | 457% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $43 (₨2,379) | ₨1,310 | 82% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $541 (₨29,623) | ₨50,364 | 41% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $97 (₨5,323) | ₨8,028 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10.31 (₨565) | ₨311 | 82% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $46 (₨2,511) | ₨120 | 1988% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Memphis (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $37 (₨2,011) | ₨2,061 | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $34 (₨1,839) | ₨2,068 | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $68 (₨3,702) | ₨3,204 | 16% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $79 (₨4,336) | ₨1,985 | 118% |
| Transportation | 65% | ||
| Transportation in Memphis (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,142 (₨1,213,066) | ₨883,333 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (₨50) | ₨76 | 35% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $50 (₨2,739) | ₨1,021 | 168% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ₨190 | - |
| Personal Care | 86% | ||
| Personal Care in Memphis (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $8.16 (₨447) | ₨138 | 225% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.32 (₨292) | ₨253 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (₨146) | ₨147 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.67 (₨256) | ₨164 | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (₨151) | ₨116 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.17 (₨174) | ₨57 | 207% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16.86 (₨924) | ₨177 | 423% |
| Entertainment | 72% | ||
| Entertainment in Memphis (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (₨1,824) | ₨875 | 108% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18.43 (₨1,010) | ₨479 | 111% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $81 (₨4,422) | ₨733 | 503% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $75 (₨4,109) | ₨2,028 | 103% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.14 (₨446) | ₨318 | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (₨236) | ₨92 | 157% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.39 (₨186) | ₨131 | 42% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $181 (₨9,916) | ₨10,750 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨5.48) | ₨1 | 448% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $40 (₨2,191) | ₨1,692 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.10 (₨279) | ₨123 | 127% |
| TOTAL | 110% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,867 prices entered by 540 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Memphis (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Bangalore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨130,986
($2,391)
in Memphis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Bangalore.