- Cost of Living
- India
- Iran
- Tumkur
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tumkur, India compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Tumkur (India) is 31% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ﷼ 150,000 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨100 (﷼ 63,195) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨50 (﷼ 31,597) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨20 (﷼ 12,639) | ﷼ 23,333 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨24 (﷼ 15,167) | ﷼ 41,333 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨10 (﷼ 6,319) | ﷼ 30,000 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨100 (﷼ 63,195) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨70 (﷼ 44,236) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (﷼ 12,639) | ﷼ 31,667 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (﷼ 63,195) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨100 (﷼ 63,195) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨15 (﷼ 9,479) | ﷼ 27,870 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (﷼ 12,639) | ﷼ 14,719 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Tumkur (India) is 42% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨5,083 (﷼ 3,211,884) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (﷼ 3,159,748) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨500 (﷼ 315,975) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (﷼ 631,950) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨700 (﷼ 442,365) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨50,000 (﷼ 31,597,478) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 150,000 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (﷼ 63,195) | ﷼ 154,583 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 82% | |||
Clothes in Tumkur (India) is 82% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨500 (﷼ 315,975) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨500 (﷼ 315,975) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,000 (﷼ 631,950) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,000 (﷼ 631,950) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 79% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Tumkur (India) is 16% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 562,945,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (﷼ 43,605) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 345% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 283,333 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Tumkur (India) is in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 71,667 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 110,000 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 153,967 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 91,667 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 177,155 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ﷼ 96,667 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ﷼ 64,049 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 150,000 | - | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Tumkur (India) is 25% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (﷼ 631,950) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨100 (﷼ 63,195) | ﷼ 130,000 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 433,333 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,000 (﷼ 1,263,899) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (﷼ 315,975) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (﷼ 63,195) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (﷼ 126,390) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨10 (﷼ 6,319) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 532% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ﷼ 651,615 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ 93,333 | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on October 13, 2017.
Exchange rate:
631.950
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Cost of living in Tumkur (India) is 18% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 64,500,000
in Abadan
you would need to make just about ﷼ 52,613,981
(₨83,257)
in Tumkur.
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