- Cost of Living
- India
- Portugal
- Visakhapatnam
- Lisbon
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Visakhapatnam (India) and Lisbon (Portugal)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 57% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨200 (€2.58) | €7.90 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨212 (€2.73) | €5.46 | 50% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 (€1.06) | €3.20 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨29 (€0.37) | €0.65 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨47 (€0.61) | €2.07 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨23 (€0.29) | €1.34 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨75 (€0.97) | €3.56 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨93 (€1.19) | €1.39 | 14% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.40) | €1.29 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨73 (€0.93) | €0.85 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (€6.45) | €5.23 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨74 (€0.95) | €1.65 | 42% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19.75 (€0.25) | €0.91 | 72% |
| Housing | 68% | ||
| Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 68% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨16,438 (€212) | €864 | 75% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,620 (€21) | €93 | 78% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,317 (€16.98) | €22 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨101,333 (€1,307) | €578 | 126% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨7,500 (€97) | €105 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨175 (€2.26) | €8.17 | 72% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨125 (€1.61) | €6.55 | 75% |
| Clothes | 57% | ||
| Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 57% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,625 (€21) | €86 | 76% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,400 (€18.05) | €30 | 41% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,500 (€32) | €74 | 56% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,875 (€24) | €75 | 68% |
| Transportation | 66% | ||
| Transportation in Visakhapatnam (India) is 66% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,150,000 (€14,827) | €30,012 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (€0.84) | €1.66 | 49% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨400 (€5.16) | €39 | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨198 (€2.55) | €7.71 | 67% |
| Personal Care | 58% | ||
| Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 58% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨57 (€0.73) | €6.75 | 89% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨275 (€3.55) | €4.20 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨45 (€0.58) | €3.23 | 82% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (€2.58) | €4.45 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 (€2.58) | €1.48 | 74% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨38 (€0.49) | €2.56 | 81% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨300 (€3.87) | €11.93 | 68% |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 14% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨450 (€5.80) | €25 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨198 (€2.55) | €12.14 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨375 (€4.84) | €43 | 89% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨800 (€10.31) | €44 | 77% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨325 (€4.19) | €6.58 | 36% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (€0.64) | €1.67 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨157 (€2.02) | €2.02 | 0% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨16,333 (€211) | €149 | 41% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨60 (€0.77) | €0.21 | 261% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,267 (€16.33) | €57 | 71% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨117 (€1.50) | €4.22 | 64% |
| 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 6,609 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Visakhapatnam (India) is 56% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Lisbon
you would need to make just about €1,661
(₨128,798)
in Visakhapatnam.