Cost of living in Chandigarh (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Chandigarh (India) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨210 (£2.06) | £15 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨323 (£3.17) | £5.39 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨132 (£1.30) | £2.54 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (£0.55) | £1.13 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨87 (£0.86) | £2.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (£0.37) | £1.79 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (£1.94) | £2.69 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (£1.25) | £1.84 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (£0.24) | £0.85 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (£1.29) | £1.60 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨942 (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (£0.86) | £1.61 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (£0.33) | £1.12 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Chandigarh (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,600 (£290) | £1,159 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,939 (£205) | £827 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,602 (£45) | £297 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,622 (£192) | £569 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,558 (£104) | £453 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,385 (£43) | £125 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨624 (£6) | £25 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,019 (£255) | £386 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,339 (£101) | £110 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨388 (£3.81) | £7 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨293 (£2.87) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Chandigarh (India) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,407 (£24) | £44 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,697 (£26) | £26 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,151 (£41) | £54 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,191 (£31) | £74 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Chandigarh (India) is 79% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨903,806 (£8,867) | £24,333 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨93 (£0.91) | £1.62 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,126 (£11) | £89 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨221 (£2.17) | £15 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Chandigarh (India) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (£1.03) | £3.03 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨191 (£1.87) | £4.55 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨932 (£9) | £62 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨268 (£2.63) | £2.75 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (£1.95) | £1.32 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨316 (£3.10) | £3.71 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨121 (£1.19) | £1.73 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (£0.94) | £1.61 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (£2.73) | £13 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Chandigarh (India) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chandigarh | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,365 (£13) | £31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨443 (£4.35) | £15 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,434 (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,858 (£18) | £50 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,031 (£10) | £8 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨284 (£2.78) | £2.86 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨217 (£2.13) | £3.20 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,234 (£414) | £389 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.58 (£0.03) | £0.09 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,999 (£20) | £32 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨311 (£3.06) | £13 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 269 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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