- 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 (£1.33) | £15 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (£2.42) | £5.50 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨135 (£1.63) | £3.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (£0.52) | £0.80 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (£0.65) | £2.15 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 (£0.31) | £1.42 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨191 (£2.31) | £4.91 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨165 (£2.00) | £1.69 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (£0.32) | £0.81 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (£1.11) | £1.64 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (£6) | £7 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨76 (£0.92) | £1.80 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (£0.41) | £0.71 | - 42% | |
| 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 (£421) | £1,307 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,574 (£261) | £1,091 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,864 (£59) | £186 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,742 (£166) | £686 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,306 (£100) | £568 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,381 (£29) | £154 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,187 (£14) | £22 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,897 (£434) | £351 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,872 (£119) | £80 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨368 (£4.45) | £8 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨213 (£2.57) | £12 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 26% 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 (£30) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (£41) | £60 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (£33) | £64 | - 48% | |
| 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 (£9,674) | £17,989 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (£0.87) | £1.14 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (£15) | £60 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨154 (£1.86) | £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) | ₨242 (£2.93) | £3.17 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨257 (£3.10) | £5.88 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨438 (£5.29) | £73 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨291 (£3.52) | £2.55 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨197 (£2.38) | £1.49 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (£2.72) | £3.31 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (£1.78) | £1.53 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨81 (£0.97) | £1.81 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨292 (£3.54) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,385 (£17) | £35 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (£7) | £18 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,105 (£13) | £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 | ₨779 (£9) | £7 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 (£1.08) | £2.76 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨238 (£2.87) | £3.68 | - 22% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨12,297 (£149) | £122 | + 22% | |
| 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 (£2.42) | £9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,195 prices entered by 674 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 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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£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,634
(₨135,081)
in Bangalore.
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