- Cost of Living
- India
- Germany
- Surat
- Munich
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Surat (India) and Munich (Germany)
| Food | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat (India) is 74% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨108 (€1.53) | €10.55 | 85% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨114 (€1.62) | €6.31 | 74% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨62 (€0.88) | €4.24 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨34 (€0.48) | €0.93 | 49% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨63 (€0.89) | €2.40 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨15 (€0.21) | €2.67 | 92% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨113 (€1.61) | €5.54 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨86 (€1.22) | €2.45 | 50% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.35) | €2.08 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨48 (€0.68) | €0.89 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (€3.54) | €6.81 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (€0.91) | €2.00 | 54% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (€0.30) | €1.53 | 80% |
| Housing | 81% | ||
| Housing in Surat (India) is 81% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨10,143 (€144) | €1,443 | 90% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,300 (€33) | €167 | 80% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨733 (€10.39) | €26 | 60% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 (€638) | €500 | 28% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨8,500 (€120) | €122 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨800 (€11.34) | €5.74 | 98% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13.90 | - |
| Clothes | 55% | ||
| Clothes in Surat (India) is 55% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,100 (€30) | €93 | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,000 (€28) | €48 | 41% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,500 (€35) | €80 | 56% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,167 (€16.53) | €101 | 84% |
| Transportation | 77% | ||
| Transportation in Surat (India) is 77% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨600,000 (€8,502) | €22,571 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨43 (€0.61) | €1.64 | 63% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨467 (€6.61) | €56 | 88% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨226 (€3.20) | €17.98 | 82% |
| Personal Care | 51% | ||
| Personal Care in Surat (India) is 51% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨99 (€1.40) | €9.10 | 85% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨177 (€2.51) | €3.63 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €1.99 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨50 (€0.71) | €2.25 | 69% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨70 (€0.99) | €1.52 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨35 (€0.50) | €1.62 | 69% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €20 | - |
| Entertainment | 57% | ||
| Entertainment in Surat (India) is 57% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨520 (€7.37) | €32 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨271 (€3.85) | €18.40 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨338 (€4.79) | €101 | 95% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,300 (€18.42) | €61 | 70% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨183 (€2.60) | €8.73 | 70% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (€2.83) | €3.25 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨125 (€1.77) | €3.45 | 49% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨14,500 (€205) | €141 | 46% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (€0.02) | €0.12 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,767 (€25) | €60 | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨121 (€1.72) | €5 | 66% |
| TOTAL | 73% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,074 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 73% cheaper than in Munich (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Munich
you would need to make just about €1,014
(₨71,583)
in Surat.