Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (£3.83) | £12 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨303 (£2.96) | £5.43 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (£1.58) | £3.30 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (£0.45) | £0.93 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (£0.78) | £2.39 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨29 (£0.29) | £1.96 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨230 (£2.24) | £3.47 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 (£1.60) | £1.71 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (£0.36) | £1.30 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨126 (£1.23) | £2.12 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨934 (£9) | £7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (£0.85) | £1.64 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (£0.37) | £1.11 | - 66% | |
| 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 | ₨30,680 (£299) | £1,100 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,078 (£225) | £868 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,134 (£31) | £170 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,144 (£216) | £659 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,251 (£129) | £621 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,770 (£27) | £126 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨699 (£7) | £21 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,156 (£294) | £386 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,359 (£101) | £107 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨364 (£3.55) | £6 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (£6) | £12 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,315 (£23) | £62 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,325 (£23) | £30 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,386 (£33) | £66 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,821 (£28) | £69 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (£9,370) | £18,131 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (£0.80) | £1.24 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,938 (£19) | £65 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨236 (£2.30) | £15 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (£0.94) | £2.95 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨226 (£2.20) | £4.55 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (£6) | £62 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨340 (£3.32) | £2.75 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨202 (£1.97) | £1.30 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (£2.60) | £3.71 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (£1.57) | £1.73 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (£0.73) | £1.64 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨265 (£2.58) | £13 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,330 (£13) | £33 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨469 (£4.57) | £18 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,541 (£15) | £66 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,221 (£22) | £58 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨902 (£9) | £8 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨282 (£2.76) | £2.90 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨309 (£3.01) | £3.86 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (£320) | £389 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (£26) | £36 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨266 (£2.59) | £9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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