- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Visakhapatnam
- Chicago
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Visakhapatnam (India) and Chicago (United States)
| Food | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 62% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨200 ($3.65) | $12.41 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨212 ($3.86) | $5.88 | 34% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 ($1.50) | $4.14 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨29 ($0.53) | $2.38 | 78% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨47 ($0.86) | $2.21 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨23 ($0.41) | $2.95 | 86% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨75 ($1.37) | $4.99 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨93 ($1.69) | $3.42 | 51% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 ($0.56) | $3.43 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨73 ($1.32) | $1.60 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 ($9.13) | $13.62 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨74 ($1.34) | $1.55 | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19.75 ($0.36) | $1.96 | 82% |
| Housing | 74% | ||
| Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 74% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨16,438 ($300) | $1,516 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,620 ($30) | $103 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,317 ($24) | $38 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨101,333 ($1,850) | $487 | 280% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨7,500 ($137) | $86 | 60% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨175 ($3.19) | $6.99 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨125 ($2.28) | $22 | 90% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 37% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,625 ($30) | $46 | 35% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,400 ($26) | $39 | 34% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,500 ($46) | $63 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,875 ($34) | $80 | 57% |
| Transportation | 65% | ||
| Transportation in Visakhapatnam (India) is 65% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,150,000 ($20,991) | $21,808 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 ($1.19) | $1.04 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨400 ($7.30) | $89 | 92% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨200 ($3.66) | $16.16 | 77% |
| Personal Care | 51% | ||
| Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 51% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨57 ($1.03) | $7.21 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨275 ($5.02) | $5.77 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨45 ($0.82) | $3.21 | 74% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 ($3.65) | $4.09 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 ($3.65) | $2.99 | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨38 ($0.70) | $2.89 | 76% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨300 ($5.48) | $18.58 | 71% |
| Entertainment | 30% | ||
| Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 30% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨450 ($8.21) | $41 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨198 ($3.60) | $21 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨375 ($6.84) | $173 | 96% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨800 ($14.60) | $98 | 85% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨325 ($5.93) | $11.03 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 ($0.91) | $4.10 | 78% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨157 ($2.86) | $4.77 | 40% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨16,333 ($298) | $117 | 154% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨60 ($1.10) | $0.51 | 115% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,267 ($23) | $70 | 67% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨117 ($2.13) | $10.58 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,914 prices entered by 508 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Chicago
you would need to make just about $1,265
(₨69,330)
in Visakhapatnam.