Cost of living in Ahmedabad, India vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨282 (£3.06) | £12 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨236 (£2.56) | £5.43 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨243 (£2.64) | £3.30 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (£0.59) | £0.93 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (£0.91) | £2.39 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (£0.36) | £1.96 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (£2.19) | £3.47 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (£1.38) | £1.71 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (£0.28) | £1.30 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨135 (£1.46) | £2.12 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨628 (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (£0.84) | £1.64 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (£0.41) | £1.11 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,202 (£317) | £1,100 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,472 (£168) | £870 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,647 (£40) | £170 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,647 (£180) | £599 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,832 (£139) | £624 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,991 (£32) | £126 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨638 (£7) | £21 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,154 (£305) | £386 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,284 (£68) | £107 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨346 (£3.75) | £6 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨259 (£2.81) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,104 (£23) | £62 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,971 (£32) | £30 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,868 (£31) | £66 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,897 (£31) | £69 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,254 (£8,677) | £18,131 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (£0.78) | £1.24 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,132 (£12) | £66 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨181 (£1.96) | £15 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (£1.06) | £2.95 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨420 (£4.55) | £4.55 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨938 (£10) | £62 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨367 (£3.97) | £2.75 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨142 (£1.54) | £1.30 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨206 (£2.23) | £3.71 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (£1.11) | £1.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (£0.77) | £1.64 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨152 (£1.65) | £13 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨823 (£9) | £33 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (£4.34) | £18 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,442 (£26) | £66 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,662 (£18) | £58 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨565 (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨170 (£1.84) | £2.90 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨277 (£3.01) | £3.86 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,999 (£466) | £389 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.18 (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,309 (£14) | £36 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨279 (£3.03) | £9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 369 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,180 (₨108,842) in Ahmedabad.
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