- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Gorakhpur
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Gorakhpur (India) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gorakhpur (India) is 73% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨70 ($1.28) | $14.33 | 91% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨150 ($2.74) | $7.56 | 64% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨40 ($0.73) | $5.40 | 86% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨25 ($0.46) | $2.78 | 84% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨30 ($0.55) | $3.48 | 84% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.92 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨70 ($1.28) | $6.55 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 ($1.83) | $4.46 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 ($0.55) | $5.10 | 89% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨80 ($1.46) | $2.65 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $17.01 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨70 ($1.28) | $2.35 | 46% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 ($0.37) | $2.94 | 88% |
| Housing | 88% | ||
| Housing in Gorakhpur (India) is 88% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨10,000 ($183) | $3,656 | 95% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 ($91) | $161 | 43% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨800 ($14.60) | $53 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨120,000 ($2,190) | $779 | 181% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $161 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12.25 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - |
| Clothes | 43% | ||
| Clothes in Gorakhpur (India) is 43% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨3,000 ($55) | $59 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,500 ($27) | $40 | 31% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨1,500 ($27) | $92 | 70% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,000 ($18.25) | $118 | 85% |
| Transportation | 34% | ||
| Transportation in Gorakhpur (India) is 34% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨400,000 ($7,301) | $27,674 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨60 ($1.10) | $1.06 | 4% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | $107 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.66 | - |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Gorakhpur (India) is 18% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨500 ($9.13) | $13.24 | 31% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 ($3.65) | $8.07 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.92 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.78 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.29 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $4.28 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $30 | - |
| Entertainment | 72% | ||
| Entertainment in Gorakhpur (India) is 72% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨200 ($3.65) | $51 | 93% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨700 ($12.78) | $26 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $296 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨500 ($9.13) | $115 | 92% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨200 ($3.65) | $13.97 | 74% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.47 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨100 ($1.83) | $6.23 | 71% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,000 ($110) | $157 | 30% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨500 ($9.13) | $99 | 91% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨70 ($1.28) | $12.37 | 90% |
| 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 8,218 prices entered by 845 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Gorakhpur (India) is 73% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$18,750
in New York City
you would need to make just about $5,081
(₨278,347)
in Gorakhpur.