- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- India
- Glasgow
- Karimnagar
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Karimnagar (India)
| Food | 99% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 99% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £10.89 (₨916) | ₨500 | 83% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.87 (₨410) | ₨230 | 78% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.48 (₨377) | ₨50 | 654% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.10 (₨92) | ₨40 | 130% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.15 (₨181) | ₨36 | 402% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.21 (₨186) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.64 (₨222) | ₨100 | 122% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.46 (₨123) | ₨120 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £1.78 (₨150) | ₨60 | 150% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.56 (₨131) | ₨81 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8.09 (₨680) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.69 (₨142) | ₨58 | 145% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (₨80) | ₨50 | 61% |
| Housing | 9% | ||
| Housing in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £686 (₨57,719) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £92 (₨7,720) | ₨2,000 | 286% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £15.78 (₨1,327) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | £440 (₨36,991) | ₨30,000 | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £92 (₨7,749) | ₨8,000 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.31 (₨447) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9.67 (₨813) | - | - |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £64 (₨5,406) | ₨4,000 | 35% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £30 (₨2,487) | ₨4,000 | 38% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £58 (₨4,896) | ₨2,500 | 96% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £47 (₨3,910) | ₨2,000 | 96% |
| Transportation | 170% | ||
| Transportation in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 170% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,571 (₨1,309,462) | ₨600,000 | 118% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.38 (₨116) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | £49 (₨4,145) | ₨750 | 453% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £11.74 (₨987) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £5.84 (₨491) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.07 (₨258) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (₨144) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.42 (₨204) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (₨151) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (₨132) | ₨40 | 230% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (₨757) | ₨150 | 405% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Glasgow (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (₨1,710) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15.85 (₨1,333) | ₨100 | 1233% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £66 (₨5,574) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £52 (₨4,396) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.94 (₨500) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.67 (₨224) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £2.81 (₨236) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | £126 (₨10,584) | ₨8,900 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.26 (₨22) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £38 (₨3,206) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.57 (₨636) | ₨60 | 961% |
| TOTAL | 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,349 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least ₨97,478
(£1,159)
in Glasgow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Karimnagar.