Cost of living comparison between Guntur (India) and Paris (France)
| Food | 44% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guntur (India) is 44% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | €15.94 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨125 (€1.81) | €6.92 | 74% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨90 (€1.30) | €5.75 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨32 (€0.46) | €1.28 | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €3.14 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.72 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.78 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (€2.00) | €2.44 | 18% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (€0.42) | €2.26 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨80 (€1.16) | €1.49 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8.60 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨56 (€0.81) | €2.00 | 60% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (€0.47) | €1.26 | 63% |
| Housing | 80% | ||
| Housing in Guntur (India) is 80% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨20,000 (€290) | €2,312 | 87% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (€29) | €101 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,525 (€22) | €30 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,333 (€628) | €602 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €101 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8.21 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15.05 | - |
| Clothes | 35% | ||
| Clothes in Guntur (India) is 35% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,500 (€22) | €92 | 76% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | €36 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | €73 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,500 (€22) | €98 | 78% |
| Transportation | 17% | ||
| Transportation in Guntur (India) is 17% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €16,770 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨45 (€0.64) | €1.58 | 59% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | €61 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €15.32 | - |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Guntur (India) is 24% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨50 (€0.72) | €7.36 | 90% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.62 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.88 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨300 (€4.34) | €2.26 | 92% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.54 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €23 | - |
| Entertainment | 72% | ||
| Entertainment in Guntur (India) is 72% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨400 (€5.79) | €40 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨217 (€3.14) | €19.42 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €74 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨500 (€7.24) | €63 | 89% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10.95 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | €4.32 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨150 (€2.17) | €5.12 | 58% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | ₨1,200 (€17.38) | €152 | 89% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.40 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨500 (€7.24) | €74 | 90% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨80 (€1.16) | €5.95 | 81% |
| TOTAL | 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,913 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Guntur (India) is 59% cheaper than in Paris (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,000
in Paris
you would need to make just about €1,221
(₨84,332)
in Guntur.