Cost of living in Aizawl, India vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aizawl (India) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (£1.61) | £12 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨300 (£3.22) | £5.43 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨225 (£2.41) | £3.30 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨99 (£1.06) | £0.93 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (£0.85) | £2.39 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (£0.32) | £1.96 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (£3.22) | £3.47 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (£1.74) | £1.71 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 (£0.86) | £1.30 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (£1.07) | £2.12 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨850 (£9) | £7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨80 (£0.86) | £1.64 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨100 (£1.07) | £1.11 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Aizawl (India) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,330 (£218) | £1,100 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨7,000 (£75) | £870 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,041 (£54) | £170 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (£268) | £599 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,000 (£107) | £624 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,000 (£86) | £126 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (£11) | £21 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨100,000 (£1,073) | £386 | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,000 (£268) | £107 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 (£3.22) | £6 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Aizawl (India) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 (£27) | £62 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,000 (£43) | £30 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (£43) | £66 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (£32) | £69 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Aizawl (India) is 76% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨570,000 (£6,117) | £18,131 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (£0.71) | £1.24 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (£5.37) | £66 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Aizawl (India) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨80 (£0.86) | £2.95 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨50 (£0.54) | £2.75 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 (£1.07) | £1.30 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (£1.07) | £3.71 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨300 (£3.22) | £1.73 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (£1.07) | £1.64 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £13 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Aizawl (India) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (£11) | £33 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (£4.29) | £18 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,000 (£21) | £66 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,000 (£54) | £58 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 (£9) | £8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (£0.86) | £2.90 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (£1.07) | £3.86 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,000 (£322) | £389 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,500 (£16) | £36 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (£2.15) | £9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 76 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,388 (₨129,294) in Aizawl.
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