- Cost of Living
- India
- Thailand
- Pune
- Bangkok
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Pune (India) and Bangkok (Thailand)
| Food | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pune (India) is 50% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨180 (98 ฿) | 211 ฿ | 54% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨149 (81 ฿) | 146 ฿ | 45% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 (45 ฿) | 60 ฿ | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (21 ฿) | 56 ฿ | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (27 ฿) | 59 ฿ | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (14.64 ฿) | 65 ฿ | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨127 (69 ฿) | 270 ฿ | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (67 ฿) | 86 ฿ | 22% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (17.18 ฿) | 91 ฿ | 81% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨94 (51 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (368 ฿) | 783 ฿ | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (35 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (13.23 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 67% |
| Housing | 68% | ||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 68% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,139 (9,294 ฿) | 39,167 ฿ | 76% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,667 (904 ฿) | 3,098 ฿ | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,064 (577 ฿) | 758 ฿ | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨48,154 (26,114 ฿) | 19,281 ฿ | 35% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨9,310 (5,049 ฿) | 3,310 ฿ | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨206 (111 ฿) | 125 ฿ | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨167 (90 ฿) | 160 ฿ | 43% |
| Clothes | 22% | ||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 22% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,510 (1,361 ฿) | 2,478 ฿ | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨3,062 (1,661 ฿) | 1,731 ฿ | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,133 (1,699 ฿) | 2,867 ฿ | 41% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,300 (1,247 ฿) | 2,390 ฿ | 48% |
| Transportation | 53% | ||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 53% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨721,429 (391,229 ฿) | 1,204,470 ฿ | 68% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (40 ฿) | 38 ฿ | 6% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨700 (380 ฿) | 864 ฿ | 56% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨153 (83 ฿) | 130 ฿ | 36% |
| Personal Care | 39% | ||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 39% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨110 (60 ฿) | 213 ฿ | 72% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨153 (83 ฿) | 144 ฿ | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨131 (71 ฿) | 92 ฿ | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨121 (66 ฿) | 120 ฿ | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 (73 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (40 ฿) | 63 ฿ | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨169 (92 ฿) | 286 ฿ | 68% |
| Entertainment | 47% | ||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 47% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨815 (442 ฿) | 757 ฿ | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨411 (223 ฿) | 340 ฿ | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨582 (316 ฿) | 1,792 ฿ | 82% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,763 (956 ฿) | 2,390 ฿ | 60% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨288 (156 ฿) | 268 ฿ | 42% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨114 (62 ฿) | 109 ฿ | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨149 (81 ฿) | 96 ฿ | 16% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,381 (4,545 ฿) | 7,400 ฿ | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (0.77 ฿) | 1.87 ฿ | 58% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,345 (730 ฿) | 1,828 ฿ | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨152 (82 ฿) | 87 ฿ | 6% |
| TOTAL | 54% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,859 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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