- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Bangalore
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangalore, India compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (£1.34) | £15 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (£2.44) | £5.50 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨134 (£1.63) | £3.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (£0.53) | £0.80 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (£0.66) | £2.15 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨25 (£0.31) | £1.42 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (£2.24) | £4.91 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨167 (£2.04) | £1.69 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (£0.32) | £0.84 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (£1.12) | £1.64 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨76 (£0.92) | £1.80 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (£0.40) | £0.86 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨34,851 (£425) | £1,307 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,574 (£263) | £1,091 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,241 (£52) | £186 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,742 (£168) | £686 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,306 (£101) | £568 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,261 (£28) | £154 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,187 (£14) | £22 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,492 (£433) | £351 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,519 (£116) | £80 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (£4.39) | £8 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨229 (£2.79) | £11 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,302 (£28) | £67 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,504 (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (£41) | £60 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (£34) | £64 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (£9,764) | £17,989 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (£0.88) | £1.14 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (£15) | £60 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨158 (£1.92) | £18 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (£1.28) | £3.17 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨272 (£3.32) | £5.88 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨436 (£5.32) | £73 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨346 (£4.23) | £2.55 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨197 (£2.40) | £1.49 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (£2.78) | £3.50 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (£1.79) | £1.63 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (£0.93) | £1.96 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨302 (£3.68) | £14 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,482 (£18) | £36 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (£7) | £18 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,116 (£14) | £67 | - 80% | |
| 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 | ₨736 (£9) | £7 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 (£1.09) | £2.76 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨246 (£3.00) | £3.65 | - 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨11,949 (£146) | £122 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.91 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,515 (£18) | £37 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (£2.44) | £9 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,545
(₨126,561)
in Bangalore.
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