- Cost of Living
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Hyderabad
- Colombo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hyderabad (India) and Colombo (Sri Lanka)
| Food | 31% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hyderabad (India) is 31% cheaper than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨133 (306 ₨) | 308 ₨ | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨159 (365 ₨) | 475 ₨ | 23% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨75 (172 ₨) | 211 ₨ | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (90 ₨) | 153 ₨ | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨46 (106 ₨) | 170 ₨ | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨18.33 (42 ₨) | 107 ₨ | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (322 ₨) | 640 ₨ | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (260 ₨) | 368 ₨ | 29% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (86 ₨) | 223 ₨ | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨79 (182 ₨) | 158 ₨ | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨688 (1,577 ₨) | 2,438 ₨ | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (138 ₨) | 216 ₨ | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (62 ₨) | 137 ₨ | 55% |
| Housing | 36% | ||
| Housing in Hyderabad (India) is 36% cheaper than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨15,500 (35,563 ₨) | 61,875 ₨ | 43% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,399 (3,211 ₨) | 6,917 ₨ | 54% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨937 (2,149 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,353 (90,291 ₨) | 127,143 ₨ | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨5,333 (12,237 ₨) | 16,444 ₨ | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨182 (417 ₨) | 400 ₨ | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨97 (222 ₨) | 200 ₨ | 11% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Hyderabad (India) is 1% cheaper than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,108 (4,837 ₨) | 5,333 ₨ | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,380 (3,166 ₨) | 2,786 ₨ | 14% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,330 (5,346 ₨) | 7,611 ₨ | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,708 (3,918 ₨) | 3,833 ₨ | 2% |
| Transportation | 53% | ||
| Transportation in Hyderabad (India) is 53% cheaper than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨692,857 (1,589,693 ₨) | 4,166,670 ₨ | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (172 ₨) | 156 ₨ | 11% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨625 (1,434 ₨) | 4,311 ₨ | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨155 (355 ₨) | 531 ₨ | 33% |
| Personal Care | 17% | ||
| Personal Care in Hyderabad (India) is 17% cheaper than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨87 (199 ₨) | 417 ₨ | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨249 (571 ₨) | 353 ₨ | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨133 (305 ₨) | 460 ₨ | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨160 (367 ₨) | 414 ₨ | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (348 ₨) | 216 ₨ | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨49 (112 ₨) | 137 ₨ | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (344 ₨) | 993 ₨ | 65% |
| Entertainment | 52% | ||
| Entertainment in Hyderabad (India) is 52% cheaper than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨696 (1,597 ₨) | 2,171 ₨ | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (687 ₨) | 743 ₨ | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨466 (1,070 ₨) | 4,500 ₨ | 76% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,523 (3,495 ₨) | 6,417 ₨ | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨298 (684 ₨) | 756 ₨ | 9% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨82 (187 ₨) | 393 ₨ | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨130 (298 ₨) | 294 ₨ | 2% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,220 (18,860 ₨) | 35,083 ₨ | 46% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 (2.29 ₨) | 38 ₨ | 94% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,217 (2,792 ₨) | 7,056 ₨ | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨110 (251 ₨) | 804 ₨ | 69% |
| TOTAL | 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,514 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hyderabad (India) is 42% cheaper than in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
468,750 ₨
in Colombo
you would need to make just about 271,490 ₨
(₨118,327)
in Hyderabad.