- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Allahabad
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Allahabad, India compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Allahabad (India) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨261 (£2.82) | £15 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨296 (£3.19) | £5.50 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨113 (£1.22) | £3.42 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (£0.48) | £0.81 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨118 (£1.28) | £2.15 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (£0.29) | £1.37 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨271 (£2.92) | £4.65 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 (£1.10) | £1.77 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (£0.22) | £0.79 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (£0.99) | £1.64 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨885 (£10) | £7 | + 36% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (£0.65) | £1.76 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (£0.30) | £0.76 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Allahabad (India) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,558 (£232) | £1,307 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,882 (£182) | £1,091 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,586 (£39) | £181 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,943 (£150) | £686 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,333 (£122) | £568 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (£22) | £117 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,415 (£15) | £22 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨32,610 (£352) | £356 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,757 (£116) | £79 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨277 (£2.98) | £8 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨888 (£10) | £12 | - 22% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Allahabad (India) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,805 (£19) | £67 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,948 (£21) | £32 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,695 (£29) | £60 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,495 (£27) | £64 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Allahabad (India) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨989,189 (£10,664) | £17,989 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨54 (£0.58) | £1.14 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,050 (£33) | £60 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Allahabad (India) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨500 (£5.39) | £3.17 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨80 (£0.86) | £5.88 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£5.39) | £61 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (£2.16) | £2.60 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨438 (£4.72) | £1.39 | + 239% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨164 (£1.77) | £3.06 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (£1.08) | £1.57 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨47 (£0.51) | £1.96 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨134 (£1.44) | £15 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Allahabad (India) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨826 (£9) | £36 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨381 (£4.11) | £18 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨682 (£7) | £68 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,993 (£43) | £56 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨100 (£1.08) | £7 | - 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.76 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (£1.08) | £4.24 | - 75% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,000 (£11) | £37 | - 71% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 (£1.29) | £9 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Allahabad (India) is 56% 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 £1,598
(₨148,224)
in Allahabad.
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