- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Bangalore
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangalore, India compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (£1.28) | £15 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (£2.33) | £5.50 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨140 (£1.63) | £3.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (£0.50) | £0.80 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (£0.63) | £2.15 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 (£0.33) | £1.51 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨203 (£2.36) | £4.63 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 (£1.91) | £1.71 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (£0.30) | £0.81 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (£1.07) | £1.64 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (£5.83) | £7 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨76 (£0.89) | £1.79 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (£0.40) | £0.70 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨34,851 (£406) | £1,307 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,574 (£252) | £1,091 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,894 (£45) | £186 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,742 (£160) | £686 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,306 (£97) | £568 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,494 (£29) | £154 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,187 (£14) | £22 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,109 (£421) | £351 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,330 (£120) | £80 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨392 (£4.58) | £8 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨192 (£2.24) | £12 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,302 (£27) | £67 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,504 (£29) | £32 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (£40) | £60 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (£32) | £64 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (£9,330) | £17,989 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (£0.85) | £1.15 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (£14) | £60 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨160 (£1.87) | £18 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨110 (£1.28) | £3.17 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨258 (£3.01) | £5.88 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨442 (£5.16) | £74 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨299 (£3.49) | £2.55 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨202 (£2.36) | £1.49 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨209 (£2.43) | £3.31 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨143 (£1.67) | £1.53 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (£0.92) | £1.81 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨264 (£3.08) | £15 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,392 (£16) | £35 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (£7) | £18 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,042 (£12) | £67 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨650 (£8) | £56 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨704 (£8) | £7 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 (£1.04) | £2.76 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨238 (£2.78) | £3.56 | - 22% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨33,825 (£394) | £333 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.91 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,515 (£18) | £37 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (£2.33) | £9 | - 73% | |
| 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 5,289 prices entered by 692 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,500
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,300
(₨111,501)
in Bangalore.
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