Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Bhopal (India) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (£2.86) | £13 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨211 (£2.17) | £5.57 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨107 (£1.10) | £3.29 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (£0.57) | £0.87 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨68 (£0.70) | £2.43 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (£0.39) | £1.91 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨163 (£1.68) | £3.58 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨122 (£1.26) | £1.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (£0.22) | £1.13 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (£1.63) | £2.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨499 (£5.13) | £7 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨79 (£0.81) | £1.64 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (£0.37) | £1.04 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Bhopal (India) is 75% 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 | ₨16,196 (£166) | £1,117 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,713 (£162) | £868 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,398 (£25) | £170 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,403 (£138) | £661 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,920 (£112) | £621 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,119 (£22) | £125 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,076 (£11) | £21 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,829 (£286) | £386 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,250 (£146) | £110 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨452 (£4.65) | £7 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨273 (£2.81) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,618 (£27) | £63 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,429 (£25) | £30 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,193 (£33) | £72 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,735 (£28) | £68 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 76% 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 | ₨686,498 (£7,056) | £17,932 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (£0.87) | £1.25 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨727 (£7) | £65 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨237 (£2.44) | £11 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhopal (India) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨103 (£1.06) | £3.03 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨208 (£2.14) | £4.55 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨558 (£5.73) | £62 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨262 (£2.70) | £2.75 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨107 (£1.10) | £1.32 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨199 (£2.04) | £3.71 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨78 (£0.80) | £1.73 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨32 (£0.33) | £1.61 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨214 (£2.20) | £13 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bhopal | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨802 (£8) | £31 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨399 (£4.10) | £18 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨800 (£8) | £62 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,133 (£12) | £60 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨352 (£3.62) | £8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨167 (£1.71) | £2.75 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨181 (£1.86) | £3.83 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨22,986 (£236) | £389 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,959 (£20) | £37 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨164 (£1.69) | £9 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 70% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 87 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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