- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Pune
- Boston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Pune (India) and Boston (United States)
| Food | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pune (India) is 68% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨174 ($2.98) | $14.53 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨149 ($2.56) | $7.04 | 64% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 ($1.41) | $3.81 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 ($0.67) | $2.35 | 71% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 ($0.86) | $2.53 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 ($0.45) | $3.66 | 88% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨127 ($2.17) | $5.96 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 ($2.11) | $4.02 | 47% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 ($0.55) | $3.95 | 86% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨94 ($1.62) | $2.56 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 ($11.63) | $13.35 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 ($1.09) | $1.66 | 34% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 ($0.42) | $2.33 | 82% |
| Housing | 84% | ||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 84% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,028 ($292) | $2,396 | 88% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,600 ($27) | $137 | 80% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,165 ($19.96) | $52 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨48,154 ($825) | $571 | 44% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨9,310 ($159) | $88 | 81% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨206 ($3.52) | $10.78 | 67% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨167 ($2.85) | $31 | 91% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 3% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,510 ($43) | $47 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨3,062 ($52) | $43 | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,133 ($54) | $81 | 34% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,300 ($39) | $89 | 56% |
| Transportation | 64% | ||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 64% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨721,429 ($12,355) | $23,463 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 ($1.27) | $0.98 | 30% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨700 ($11.99) | $71 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨151 ($2.59) | $25 | 90% |
| Personal Care | 58% | ||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 58% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨110 ($1.88) | $7.69 | 75% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨153 ($2.62) | $6.08 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨131 ($2.25) | $3.48 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨121 ($2.08) | $4.00 | 48% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 ($2.30) | $3.13 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 ($1.26) | $3.35 | 63% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨161 ($2.76) | $25 | 89% |
| Entertainment | 68% | ||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 68% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨808 ($13.84) | $42 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨422 ($7.23) | $23 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨582 ($9.97) | $151 | 93% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,763 ($30) | $90 | 66% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨288 ($4.93) | $10.86 | 55% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨108 ($1.84) | $3.77 | 51% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨140 ($2.40) | $5.34 | 55% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,381 ($144) | $156 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 ($0.02) | $0.67 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,345 ($23) | $64 | 64% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨152 ($2.60) | $8.39 | 69% |
| TOTAL | 71% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,496 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2013.
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