Cost of living in Aizawl, India vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Aizawl (India) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (£1.47) | £12 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨300 (£2.94) | £5.43 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨225 (£2.20) | £3.30 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨99 (£0.97) | £0.93 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨79 (£0.78) | £2.39 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (£0.29) | £1.96 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (£2.94) | £3.47 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (£1.58) | £1.71 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 (£0.78) | £1.30 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (£0.98) | £2.12 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨850 (£8) | £7 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨80 (£0.78) | £1.64 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨100 (£0.98) | £1.11 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Aizawl (India) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,330 (£199) | £1,100 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨7,000 (£68) | £868 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,041 (£49) | £170 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (£245) | £659 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,000 (£98) | £621 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,000 (£78) | £126 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (£10) | £21 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨100,000 (£978) | £386 | + 154% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,000 (£245) | £107 | + 128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 (£2.94) | £6 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Aizawl (India) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 (£24) | £62 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,000 (£39) | £30 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (£39) | £66 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (£29) | £69 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in Aizawl (India) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨570,000 (£5,577) | £18,131 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (£0.65) | £1.24 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (£4.89) | £65 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Aizawl (India) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨80 (£0.78) | £2.95 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨50 (£0.49) | £2.75 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 (£0.98) | £1.30 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (£0.98) | £3.71 | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨300 (£2.94) | £1.73 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (£0.98) | £1.64 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £13 | - | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Aizawl (India) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (£10) | £33 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (£3.91) | £18 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,000 (£20) | £66 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,000 (£49) | £58 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (£0.78) | £2.90 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (£0.98) | £3.86 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,000 (£294) | £389 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (£0.01) | £0.10 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,147 (£11) | £36 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (£1.96) | £9 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,000 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,200 (₨122,617) in Aizawl.
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