- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Vadodara
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Vadodara (India) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vadodara (India) is 64% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨356 ($6.46) | $14.33 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨291 ($5.29) | $7.56 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨143 ($2.60) | $5.40 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨30 ($0.55) | $2.78 | 80% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨36 ($0.66) | $3.48 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 ($0.51) | $4.92 | 90% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 ($2.75) | $6.55 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 ($1.66) | $4.46 | 63% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 ($0.47) | $5.10 | 91% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨75 ($1.36) | $2.65 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16.85 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨51 ($0.93) | $2.33 | 60% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 ($0.51) | $2.94 | 83% |
| Housing | 92% | ||
| Housing in Vadodara (India) is 92% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨9,222 ($167) | $3,651 | 95% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,557 ($65) | $161 | 60% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨813 ($14.74) | $53 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,500 ($644) | $779 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨8,000 ($145) | $161 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨103 ($1.88) | $12.25 | 85% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨50 ($0.91) | $22 | 96% |
| Clothes | 47% | ||
| Clothes in Vadodara (India) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,800 ($33) | $59 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,433 ($26) | $40 | 35% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,750 ($50) | $92 | 46% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,267 ($23) | $118 | 81% |
| Transportation | 68% | ||
| Transportation in Vadodara (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 | - | $27,674 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨55 ($1.01) | $1.06 | 5% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 ($9.07) | $107 | 92% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.62 | - |
| Personal Care | 71% | ||
| Personal Care in Vadodara (India) is 71% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨233 ($4.23) | $13.24 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 ($3.63) | $8.07 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨50 ($0.91) | $4.92 | 82% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨150 ($2.72) | $5.78 | 53% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 ($1.63) | $4.29 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 ($1.00) | $4.28 | 77% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨163 ($2.95) | $30 | 90% |
| Entertainment | 77% | ||
| Entertainment in Vadodara (India) is 77% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨392 ($7.11) | $51 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨335 ($6.08) | $26 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨473 ($8.59) | $296 | 97% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨820 ($14.88) | $115 | 87% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨150 ($2.72) | $13.97 | 81% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨55 ($1.00) | $4.47 | 78% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨125 ($2.27) | $6.23 | 64% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨5,000 ($91) | $157 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.50 ($0.05) | $0.34 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨2,800 ($51) | $99 | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨88 ($1.59) | $12.45 | 87% |
| TOTAL | 78% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Vadodara (India) is 78% 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 $4,057
(₨223,561)
in Vadodara.