- Cost of Living
- India
- Brazil
- Ahmedabad
- Cuiabá
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ahmedabad (India) and Cuiabá (Brazil)
| Food | 44% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 44% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨314 (R$ 11.63) | R$ 15 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨236 (R$ 8.72) | R$ 15 | 42% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨104 (R$ 3.86) | R$ 6.67 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (R$ 1.58) | R$ 3.17 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (R$ 2.04) | R$ 3.50 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨21 (R$ 0.76) | R$ 3.50 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨170 (R$ 6.29) | R$ 6.13 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (R$ 4.23) | R$ 9.33 | 55% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (R$ 1.18) | R$ 5.17 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (R$ 4.40) | R$ 6.33 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨729 (R$ 27) | R$ 38 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨61 (R$ 2.24) | R$ 4.33 | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 (R$ 0.83) | R$ 3 | 72% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 63% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨13,857 (R$ 513) | R$ 1,520 | 66% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,214 (R$ 82) | R$ 333 | 75% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨707 (R$ 26) | R$ 145 | 82% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨42,143 (R$ 1,560) | R$ 2,567 | 39% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨13,750 (R$ 509) | R$ 333 | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨412 (R$ 15.26) | R$ 12.50 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨319 (R$ 11.80) | R$ 11 | 7% |
| Clothes | 73% | ||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 73% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,600 (R$ 59) | R$ 213 | 72% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,317 (R$ 49) | R$ 197 | 75% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,386 (R$ 88) | R$ 350 | 75% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,071 (R$ 77) | R$ 193 | 60% |
| Transportation | 39% | ||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 39% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,337,500 (R$ 49,503) | R$ 47,667 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (R$ 2.64) | R$ 2.97 | 11% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,214 (R$ 45) | R$ 126 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨178 (R$ 6.60) | R$ 29 | 77% |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 24% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨202 (R$ 7.48) | R$ 24 | 69% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨209 (R$ 7.75) | R$ 37 | 79% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨255 (R$ 9.44) | R$ 8.67 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨236 (R$ 8.72) | R$ 15 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨274 (R$ 10.13) | R$ 3.83 | 164% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨78 (R$ 2.87) | R$ 3.10 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨325 (R$ 12.03) | R$ 17 | 29% |
| Entertainment | 58% | ||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 58% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨470 (R$ 17.40) | R$ 62 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨331 (R$ 12.26) | R$ 31 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨617 (R$ 23) | R$ 150 | 85% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,579 (R$ 58) | R$ 140 | 58% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨197 (R$ 7.30) | R$ 18.33 | 60% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 (R$ 6.91) | R$ 12.50 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨153 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 6 | 6% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨10,359 (R$ 383) | R$ 800 | 52% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.17 (R$ 0.04) | R$ 1 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨2,814 (R$ 104) | R$ 135 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨118 (R$ 4.38) | R$ 5.17 | 15% |
| TOTAL | 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,008 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 51% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 2,500
in Cuiabá
you would need to make just about R$ 1,231
(₨33,247)
in Ahmedabad.