Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (£4.04) | £12 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨283 (£3.04) | £5.43 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨152 (£1.63) | £3.30 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (£0.48) | £0.93 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (£0.79) | £2.39 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (£0.36) | £1.96 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (£2.59) | £3.47 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨171 (£1.83) | £1.71 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (£0.36) | £1.30 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (£1.30) | £2.12 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨836 (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (£0.90) | £1.64 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (£0.40) | £1.11 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,484 (£338) | £1,100 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,397 (£240) | £870 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,064 (£33) | £170 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,724 (£265) | £599 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,241 (£153) | £624 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,255 (£24) | £126 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨823 (£9) | £21 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨33,595 (£361) | £386 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,442 (£123) | £107 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨418 (£4.49) | £6 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨266 (£2.85) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,454 (£26) | £62 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (£28) | £30 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,528 (£38) | £66 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,700 (£29) | £69 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨932,615 (£10,009) | £18,131 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (£0.82) | £1.24 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,772 (£19) | £66 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨198 (£2.13) | £15 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (£0.99) | £2.95 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨204 (£2.19) | £4.55 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨876 (£9) | £62 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨210 (£2.26) | £2.75 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (£2.19) | £1.30 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨257 (£2.76) | £3.71 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (£1.47) | £1.73 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (£0.76) | £1.64 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨292 (£3.13) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,545 (£17) | £33 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨537 (£5.77) | £18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,714 (£18) | £66 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,056 (£22) | £58 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨644 (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨243 (£2.61) | £2.90 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨226 (£2.42) | £3.86 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,611 (£307) | £389 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.56 (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,117 (£23) | £36 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (£2.76) | £9 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,518 (₨141,445) in Bangalore.
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