- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Ahmedabad
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ahmedabad, India compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨120 (£1.28) | £15 | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨170 (£1.82) | £5.50 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨94 (£1.00) | £3.42 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (£0.56) | £0.81 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (£0.62) | £2.15 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (£0.37) | £1.37 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 (£1.63) | £4.65 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨109 (£1.17) | £1.77 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 (£0.45) | £0.79 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (£1.31) | £1.64 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨425 (£4.54) | £7 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (£0.76) | £1.76 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (£0.28) | £0.76 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,300 (£196) | £1,307 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,182 (£141) | £1,091 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,417 (£37) | £181 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,000 (£86) | £686 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,227 (£56) | £568 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,708 (£18) | £117 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,044 (£11) | £22 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨34,369 (£367) | £356 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,214 (£120) | £79 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨370 (£3.95) | £8 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨345 (£3.69) | £12 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,900 (£20) | £67 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,720 (£18) | £32 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,011 (£32) | £60 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,125 (£23) | £64 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 79% | |||
Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 79% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨600,000 (£6,415) | £17,989 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (£0.78) | £1.14 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨300 (£3.21) | £60 | - 95% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (£2.32) | £18 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 51% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (£1.01) | £3.17 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨347 (£3.71) | £5.88 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨13,592 (£145) | £61 | + 137% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨307 (£3.28) | £2.60 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (£1.62) | £1.39 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨192 (£2.05) | £3.06 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (£1.75) | £1.57 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (£0.78) | £1.96 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨360 (£3.84) | £15 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨720 (£8) | £36 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (£4.28) | £18 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,494 (£27) | £68 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (£5.35) | £56 | - 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨529 (£5.66) | £7 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨61 (£0.66) | £2.76 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (£1.07) | £4.24 | - 75% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨40,632 (£434) | £401 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.94 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,121 (£12) | £37 | - 68% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 (£1.28) | £9 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,172
(₨109,638)
in Ahmedabad.
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