Cost of living in Bhopal, India vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhopal (India) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨328 (£3.54) | £12 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨226 (£2.44) | £5.43 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨139 (£1.50) | £3.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (£0.53) | £0.93 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 (£0.73) | £2.39 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (£0.41) | £1.96 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨168 (£1.81) | £3.47 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨121 (£1.31) | £1.71 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (£0.22) | £1.30 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (£1.42) | £2.12 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨896 (£10) | £7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (£0.84) | £1.64 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨44 (£0.47) | £1.11 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Bhopal (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,855 (£203) | £1,100 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,004 (£140) | £870 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,518 (£27) | £170 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,351 (£176) | £599 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,234 (£110) | £624 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,847 (£20) | £126 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,253 (£14) | £21 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,520 (£351) | £386 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,549 (£157) | £107 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨418 (£4.52) | £6 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨273 (£2.95) | £12 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,608 (£28) | £62 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,200 (£24) | £30 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,172 (£34) | £66 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,892 (£31) | £69 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨696,882 (£7,521) | £18,131 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (£0.84) | £1.24 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨783 (£8) | £66 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨188 (£2.02) | £15 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhopal (India) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (£1.71) | £2.95 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨208 (£2.25) | £4.55 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨665 (£7) | £62 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨240 (£2.59) | £2.75 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨112 (£1.21) | £1.30 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨194 (£2.09) | £3.71 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨76 (£0.82) | £1.73 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨33 (£0.36) | £1.64 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨214 (£2.31) | £13 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨884 (£10) | £33 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨404 (£4.36) | £18 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £66 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,165 (£13) | £58 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨367 (£3.96) | £8 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨158 (£1.71) | £2.90 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨181 (£1.96) | £3.86 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨22,986 (£248) | £389 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,285 (£25) | £36 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨166 (£1.79) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 181 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,060 (₨98,210) in Bhopal.
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