- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Solapur
- Palo Alto
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Solapur (India) and Palo Alto (United States)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Solapur (India) is 57% cheaper than in Palo Alto (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | $26 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨100 ($1.81) | $6.87 | 74% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | $4.67 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 ($0.64) | $2.67 | 76% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨24 ($0.44) | $3 | 85% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨16 ($0.29) | $5.50 | 95% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8.75 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 ($2.18) | $4.12 | 47% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 ($0.36) | $3 | 88% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | $2 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨120 ($2.18) | $19.33 | 89% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.75 | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 ($0.18) | $1 | 82% |
| Housing | 85% | ||
| Housing in Solapur (India) is 85% cheaper than in Palo Alto (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨8,000 ($145) | $2,400 | 94% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,500 ($45) | $185 | 75% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,200 ($22) | $64 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $470 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨11,000 ($200) | $99 | 101% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨50 ($0.91) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $37 | - |
| Clothes | 78% | ||
| Clothes in Solapur (India) is 78% cheaper than in Palo Alto (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,100 ($19.96) | $47 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨600 ($10.89) | $57 | 81% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨600 ($10.89) | $71 | 85% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,000 ($18.15) | $91 | 80% |
| Transportation | 55% | ||
| Transportation in Solapur (India) is 55% cheaper than in Palo Alto (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,960 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.12 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨350 ($6.35) | $70 | 91% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Solapur (India) is in Palo Alto (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $10 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.46 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.17 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $1.50 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $3.50 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $24 | - |
| Entertainment | |||
| Entertainment in Solapur (India) is in Palo Alto (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $23 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $257 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | $121 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9.86 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.25 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | $5.20 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $224 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | $72 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | $6 | - |
| TOTAL | 71% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2013.
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Cost of living in Solapur (India) is 71% cheaper than in Palo Alto (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in Palo Alto
you would need to make just about $4,493
(₨247,618)
in Solapur.