Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Bhopal (India) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨238 (£2.34) | £15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨311 (£3.06) | £5.39 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (£1.61) | £2.54 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (£0.57) | £1.13 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (£0.92) | £2.28 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (£0.35) | £1.79 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨149 (£1.46) | £2.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨150 (£1.48) | £1.84 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (£0.22) | £0.85 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨173 (£1.71) | £1.60 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨626 (£6) | £7 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (£0.84) | £1.61 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (£0.40) | £1.12 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Bhopal (India) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,868 (£166) | £1,159 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,467 (£123) | £904 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,464 (£34) | £297 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,629 (£174) | £569 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,077 (£119) | £453 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,313 (£23) | £125 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨862 (£8) | £25 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,685 (£283) | £386 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,824 (£87) | £110 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨413 (£4.07) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨289 (£2.85) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,722 (£27) | £44 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,582 (£25) | £26 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,317 (£33) | £54 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,716 (£27) | £74 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 83% | |||
| Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 83% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨723,887 (£7,135) | £24,333 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (£0.87) | £1.62 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨783 (£8) | £89 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨245 (£2.42) | £15 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhopal (India) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨110 (£1.08) | £3.03 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨201 (£1.98) | £4.55 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,215 (£32) | £62 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨265 (£2.62) | £2.75 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨107 (£1.06) | £1.32 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨285 (£2.81) | £3.71 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨79 (£0.78) | £1.73 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨49 (£0.48) | £1.61 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (£2.36) | £13 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨896 (£9) | £31 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨460 (£4.54) | £15 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,442 (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,209 (£12) | £50 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨412 (£4.06) | £8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨160 (£1.58) | £2.86 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨126 (£1.24) | £3.20 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,745 (£283) | £389 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (£0.01) | £0.09 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,113 (£21) | £32 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨170 (£1.67) | £13 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 232 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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