- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Coimbatore
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Coimbatore, India compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨55 (£0.60) | £15 | - 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (£2.18) | £5.50 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨84 (£0.92) | £3.42 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (£0.44) | £0.83 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨47 (£0.51) | £2.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (£0.30) | £1.37 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨75 (£0.82) | £4.69 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨129 (£1.41) | £1.77 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨58 (£0.63) | £0.79 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨97 (£1.06) | £1.64 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨285 (£3.11) | £7 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨72 (£0.78) | £1.76 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (£0.26) | £0.79 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 80% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,909 (£206) | £1,307 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,500 (£136) | £1,091 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,708 (£19) | £181 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,318 (£91) | £686 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,909 (£65) | £568 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨854 (£9) | £117 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,214 (£13) | £22 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,297 (£407) | £356 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,488 (£104) | £79 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨345 (£3.77) | £8 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨144 (£1.57) | £12 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,825 (£20) | £67 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,250 (£14) | £32 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,750 (£30) | £60 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,440 (£16) | £64 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨740,000 (£8,078) | £17,989 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (£0.80) | £1.16 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨300 (£3.28) | £60 | - 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨211 (£2.30) | £18 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨172 (£1.88) | £3.17 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨279 (£3.04) | £4.75 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨459 (£5.02) | £61 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨188 (£2.05) | £2.66 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (£1.84) | £1.39 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨189 (£2.06) | £3.14 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (£1.23) | £1.63 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨46 (£0.50) | £1.71 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨165 (£1.80) | £14 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨581 (£6) | £37 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨240 (£2.62) | £18 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £71 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,044 (£11) | £56 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨417 (£4.55) | £8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨69 (£0.75) | £2.76 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨90 (£0.98) | £4.16 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨40,086 (£438) | £420 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.94 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨900 (£10) | £37 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨75 (£0.82) | £9 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 575 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,115
(₨102,122)
in Coimbatore.
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