- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Ghaziabad
- Kavala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ghaziabad (India) and Kavala (Greece)
| Food | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghaziabad (India) is 66% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨200 (€2.58) | €20 | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨88 (€1.13) | €5 | 77% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨150 (€1.93) | €2.50 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨30 (€0.39) | €1.03 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €3.60 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.10 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨80 (€1.03) | €4.25 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨50 (€0.64) | €1.45 | 56% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.32) | €0.50 | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨65 (€0.84) | €2 | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7.50 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (€0.77) | €1.75 | 56% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (€0.19) | €1.50 | 87% |
| Housing | 20% | ||
| Housing in Ghaziabad (India) is 20% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨15,000 (€193) | €250 | 23% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,000 (€129) | €120 | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨500 (€6.45) | €25 | 74% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 (€580) | €525 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €200 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5 | - |
| Clothes | 62% | ||
| Clothes in Ghaziabad (India) is 62% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,000 (€26) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,500 (€19.34) | €100 | 81% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,000 (€26) | €60 | 57% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,500 (€19.34) | - | - |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Ghaziabad (India) is 50% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨500,000 (€6,447) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨40 (€0.52) | €1.73 | 70% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨600 (€7.74) | €30 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Ghaziabad (India) is in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨300 (€3.87) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (€2.58) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €3.50 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €10 | - |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Ghaziabad (India) is 32% cheaper than in Kavala (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 (€7.74) | €20 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (€3.87) | €16 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨600 (€7.74) | €30 | 74% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (€12.89) | €33 | 60% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨200 (€2.58) | €8 | 68% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨170 (€2.19) | €2.75 | 20% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,000 (€77) | €180 | 57% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨5,000 (€64) | €40 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨100 (€1.29) | €3 | 57% |
| TOTAL | 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€500
in Kavala
you would need to make just about €256
(₨19,824)
in Ghaziabad.