Cost of living in Madras, India vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Madras (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨238 (kr20) | kr136 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨203 (kr17) | kr67 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨152 (kr13) | kr29 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (kr4.79) | kr8 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨94 (kr8) | kr26 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (kr2.94) | kr22 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨296 (kr25) | kr63 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨186 (kr16) | kr18 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (kr3.32) | kr10 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨130 (kr11) | kr11 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨919 (kr77) | kr79 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (kr6) | kr19 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (kr2.85) | kr11 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Madras (India) is 73% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨23,415 (kr1,971) | kr8,536 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,938 (kr1,510) | kr5,788 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,987 (kr420) | kr1,220 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,856 (kr1,587) | kr5,337 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,975 (kr924) | kr3,926 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,460 (kr291) | kr1,589 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨726 (kr61) | kr188 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,521 (kr2,569) | kr3,570 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,248 (kr863) | kr710 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨476 (kr40) | kr57 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨210 (kr18) | kr154 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Madras (India) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,595 (kr218) | kr786 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,755 (kr232) | kr244 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,478 (kr293) | kr727 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,803 (kr236) | kr1,206 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Madras (India) is 70% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,006,610 (kr84,734) | kr301,099 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (kr7) | kr10 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,293 (kr109) | kr386 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨182 (kr15) | kr255 | - 94% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Madras (India) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨67 (kr5.62) | kr58 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨298 (kr25) | kr73 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨971 (kr82) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨323 (kr27) | kr58 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨154 (kr13) | kr28 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨162 (kr14) | kr29 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨169 (kr14) | kr13 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨54 (kr4.58) | kr16 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨202 (kr17) | kr176 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Madras (India) is 58% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,013 (kr85) | kr344 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨317 (kr27) | kr191 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,669 (kr140) | kr475 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,252 (kr105) | kr616 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨557 (kr47) | kr77 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨179 (kr15) | kr41 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨239 (kr20) | kr33 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,717 (kr3,259) | kr3,258 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.01 (kr0.42) | kr0.93 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,680 (kr141) | kr230 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (kr24) | kr42 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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