- Cost of Living
- India
- India
- Ahmedabad
- Coimbatore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ahmedabad (India) and Coimbatore (India)
| Food | 16% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 16% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨314 | ₨159 | 98% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨236 | ₨244 | 3% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨104 | ₨69 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 | ₨26 | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 | ₨37 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨21 | ₨28 | 27% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨170 | ₨81 | 109% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 | ₨92 | 25% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 | ₨40 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨119 | ₨64 | 87% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨729 | ₨1,200 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨61 | ₨54 | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 | ₨47 | 53% |
| Housing | 1% | ||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 1% cheaper than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨13,857 | ₨9,389 | 48% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,214 | ₨2,133 | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨707 | ₨1,572 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨42,143 | ₨50,250 | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨13,750 | ₨18,000 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨412 | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨319 | - | - |
| Clothes | 24% | ||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 24% cheaper than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,600 | ₨2,667 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,317 | ₨1,700 | 23% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,386 | ₨2,913 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,071 | ₨1,967 | 5% |
| Transportation | 69% | ||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 69% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,337,500 | ₨537,500 | 149% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 | ₨65 | 9% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,214 | ₨789 | 54% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨178 | ₨146 | 22% |
| Personal Care | 99% | ||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 99% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨202 | ₨140 | 44% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨209 | ₨142 | 48% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨255 | ₨100 | 155% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨236 | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨274 | ₨100 | 174% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨78 | ₨35 | 121% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨325 | ₨183 | 77% |
| Entertainment | 21% | ||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 21% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨470 | ₨1,007 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨331 | ₨207 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨617 | ₨363 | 70% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,579 | ₨933 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨197 | ₨237 | 17% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨153 | ₨109 | 40% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨10,359 | ₨8,000 | 29% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.17 | ₨1 | 17% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨2,814 | ₨1,340 | 110% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨118 | ₨115 | 3% |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,192 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 27% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨23,817
in Ahmedabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨18,750
in Coimbatore.