- Cost of Living
- India
- Uruguay
- Chandigarh
- Melo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chandigarh (India) and Melo (Uruguay)
| Food | 32% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chandigarh (India) is 32% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨320 ($U110) | $U110 | 0% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨158 ($U54) | $U120 | 55% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨88 ($U30) | $U80 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨32 ($U10.91) | $U16 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨46 ($U15.65) | $U35 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 ($U10.32) | $U30 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨96 ($U33) | $U130 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨82 ($U28) | $U25 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 ($U9.93) | $U40 | 75% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨63 ($U22) | $U22 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,180 ($U406) | $U150 | 171% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨59 ($U20) | $U45 | 55% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15.71 ($U5.40) | $U9 | 40% |
| Housing | 47% | ||
| Housing in Chandigarh (India) is 47% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨18,000 ($U6,190) | $U7,000 | 12% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,929 ($U1,351) | $U1,500 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,044 ($U359) | $U2,500 | 86% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨55,000 ($U18,913) | $U12,000 | 58% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨4,500 ($U1,547) | $U3,000 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨190 ($U65) | $U100 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨300 ($U103) | - | - |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Chandigarh (India) is 21% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,213 ($U761) | $U1,900 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,500 ($U860) | - | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,786 ($U1,302) | $U2,000 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,071 ($U712) | - | - |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Chandigarh (India) is 5% more expensive than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,000 ($U326,680) | $U300,000 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨59 ($U20) | $U32 | 36% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,257 ($U432) | $U300 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨166 ($U57) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 20% | ||
| Personal Care in Chandigarh (India) is 20% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨110 ($U38) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨125 ($U43) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨129 ($U44) | $U60 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨250 ($U86) | $U180 | 52% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨93 ($U32) | $U35 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨49 ($U16.79) | $U35 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨224 ($U77) | $U150 | 49% |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Chandigarh (India) is 3% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨972 ($U334) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨293 ($U101) | $U130 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨423 ($U145) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,200 ($U757) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 ($U103) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨99 ($U34) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨120 ($U41) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨7,250 ($U2,493) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 ($U0.34) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,257 ($U432) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨121 ($U42) | $U70 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 374 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2013.
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Cost of living in Chandigarh (India) is 23% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$U15,625
in Melo
you would need to make just about $U12,037
(₨35,005)
in Chandigarh.