Cost of living comparison between Udaipur (India) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Udaipur (India) is 68% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨325 ($5.98) | $14.93 | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨100 ($1.84) | $7.22 | 75% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨90 ($1.66) | $5.04 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨28 ($0.52) | $2.84 | 82% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨44 ($0.81) | $3.29 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨25 ($0.46) | $4.22 | 89% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨120 ($2.21) | $6.99 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨86 ($1.59) | $3.74 | 57% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 ($0.37) | $4.32 | 91% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨57 ($1.04) | $2.50 | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨600 ($11.05) | $17.46 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨47 ($0.86) | $2.39 | 64% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨48 ($0.87) | $2.75 | 68% |
| Housing | 89% | ||
| Housing in Udaipur (India) is 89% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨9,000 ($166) | $3,440 | 95% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,750 ($69) | $138 | 50% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,367 ($25) | $46 | 45% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 ($829) | $720 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨8,000 ($147) | $118 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 ($5.52) | $9.90 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨66 ($1.22) | $32 | 96% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Udaipur (India) is 1% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,100 ($39) | $49 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨3,100 ($57) | $42 | 37% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,000 ($37) | $82 | 55% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨3,000 ($55) | $108 | 49% |
| Transportation | 68% | ||
| Transportation in Udaipur (India) is 68% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 ($14,732) | $21,012 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 ($1.29) | $1.06 | 22% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨750 ($13.81) | $104 | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $15.95 | - |
| Personal Care | 40% | ||
| Personal Care in Udaipur (India) is 40% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨425 ($7.83) | $8.83 | 11% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨40 ($0.74) | $7.70 | 90% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨160 ($2.95) | $4.19 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨175 ($3.22) | $5.24 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 ($1.84) | $4.04 | 54% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 ($0.98) | $3.63 | 73% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨350 ($6.45) | $26 | 75% |
| Entertainment | 55% | ||
| Entertainment in Udaipur (India) is 55% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨587 ($10.80) | $49 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨250 ($4.60) | $26 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,300 ($24) | $292 | 92% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,700 ($50) | $114 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨375 ($6.91) | $13.21 | 48% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨65 ($1.20) | $4.40 | 73% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨80 ($1.47) | $6.11 | 76% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | ₨10,000 ($184) | $144 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨30 ($0.55) | $0.25 | 117% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,067 ($19.64) | $104 | 81% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨270 ($4.97) | $12.35 | 60% |
| TOTAL | 72% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$36,000
in New York City
you would need to make just about $10,105
(₨548,756)
in Udaipur.