- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Bangalore
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangalore, India compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (£1.18) | £15 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (£2.15) | £5.50 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨158 (£1.69) | £3.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (£0.46) | £0.83 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (£0.58) | £2.15 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (£0.52) | £1.37 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨221 (£2.37) | £4.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (£1.69) | £1.77 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (£0.29) | £0.79 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (£0.98) | £1.64 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (£5.36) | £7 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (£0.83) | £1.76 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (£0.38) | £0.79 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨34,851 (£374) | £1,307 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,574 (£231) | £1,091 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,904 (£42) | £181 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,742 (£147) | £686 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,306 (£89) | £568 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,936 (£31) | £117 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,187 (£13) | £22 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,705 (£383) | £356 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,829 (£105) | £79 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (£4.56) | £8 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨538 (£5.77) | £12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,302 (£25) | £67 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,504 (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (£36) | £60 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (£30) | £64 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (£8,582) | £17,989 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (£0.79) | £1.16 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (£13) | £60 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨199 (£2.13) | £18 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (£1.25) | £3.17 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (£2.65) | £5.88 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨4,201 (£45) | £61 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨231 (£2.48) | £2.66 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨162 (£1.74) | £1.39 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (£2.46) | £3.14 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 (£1.44) | £1.63 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (£0.73) | £1.71 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨299 (£3.21) | £14 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,454 (£16) | £37 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (£6) | £18 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,924 (£21) | £71 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨650 (£7) | £56 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨611 (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 (£0.96) | £2.76 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨213 (£2.29) | £4.16 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨36,958 (£396) | £422 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.91 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,515 (£16) | £37 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (£2.15) | £9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,548 prices entered by 736 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,345
(₨125,391)
in Bangalore.
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