Cost of living in Bhubaneswar, India vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Bhubaneswar (India) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨308 (£3.01) | £12 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨169 (£1.65) | £5.43 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨110 (£1.07) | £3.30 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (£0.39) | £0.93 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨68 (£0.66) | £2.39 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (£0.35) | £1.96 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨195 (£1.91) | £3.47 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (£1.20) | £1.71 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (£0.18) | £1.30 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (£1.14) | £2.12 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨658 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨131 (£1.27) | £1.64 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (£0.26) | £1.11 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Bhubaneswar (India) is 79% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,135 (£177) | £1,100 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,017 (£117) | £868 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,696 (£36) | £170 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,400 (£160) | £659 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,435 (£102) | £621 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,881 (£18) | £126 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨812 (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,583 (£289) | £386 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,585 (£94) | £107 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨301 (£2.94) | £6 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨129 (£1.26) | £12 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Bhubaneswar (India) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,177 (£21) | £62 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,850 (£18) | £30 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,079 (£30) | £66 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,896 (£28) | £69 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Bhubaneswar (India) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨741,818 (£7,241) | £18,131 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (£0.64) | £1.24 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,234 (£12) | £65 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨136 (£1.32) | £15 | - 91% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Bhubaneswar (India) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (£0.87) | £2.95 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨246 (£2.41) | £4.55 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£4.88) | £62 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨193 (£1.88) | £2.75 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (£1.01) | £1.30 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (£1.76) | £3.71 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨153 (£1.49) | £1.73 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (£0.72) | £1.64 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (£1.49) | £13 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Bhubaneswar (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨685 (£7) | £33 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨380 (£3.71) | £18 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,048 (£10) | £66 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,075 (£10) | £58 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨316 (£3.08) | £8 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (£1.67) | £2.90 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (£1.75) | £3.86 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,419 (£356) | £389 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.82 (£0.06) | £0.10 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,074 (£10) | £36 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (£1.56) | £9 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,071 (₨109,679) in Bhubaneswar.
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