- Cost of Living
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- Pune
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Cost of living comparison between Pune (India) and Delhi (India)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pune (India) is 7% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨180 | ₨260 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨149 | ₨176 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 | ₨109 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 | ₨40 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 | ₨54 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 | ₨27 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨127 | ₨122 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 | ₨107 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 | ₨35 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨94 | ₨81 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 | ₨649 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 | ₨63 | 2% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 | ₨22 | 11% |
| Housing | 28% | ||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 28% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,139 | ₨26,974 | 36% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,667 | ₨3,273 | 49% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,064 | ₨1,381 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨48,154 | ₨40,865 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨9,310 | ₨6,661 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨206 | ₨209 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨167 | ₨91 | 84% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 25% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,510 | ₨2,247 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨3,062 | ₨2,291 | 34% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,133 | ₨2,900 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,300 | ₨2,221 | 4% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 12% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨721,429 | ₨873,810 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 | ₨69 | 8% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨700 | ₨882 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨157 | ₨170 | 7% |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 6% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨110 | ₨151 | 27% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨153 | ₨170 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨131 | ₨130 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨121 | ₨186 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 | ₨115 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 | ₨53 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨169 | ₨223 | 24% |
| Entertainment | 21% | ||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 21% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨815 | ₨1,248 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨411 | ₨430 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨582 | ₨805 | 28% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,763 | ₨2,748 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨288 | ₨427 | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨114 | ₨110 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨149 | ₨198 | 25% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,381 | ₨8,327 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 | ₨1 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,345 | ₨1,817 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨152 | ₨110 | 39% |
| TOTAL | 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,631 prices entered by 596 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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