Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨369 (£3.89) | £13 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨215 (£2.26) | £5.57 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (£1.32) | £3.29 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (£0.55) | £0.87 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨63 (£0.66) | £2.43 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (£0.43) | £1.91 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨249 (£2.63) | £3.58 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨145 (£1.53) | £1.69 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (£0.40) | £1.13 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (£1.29) | £2.17 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨705 (£7) | £7 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (£0.91) | £1.64 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (£0.35) | £1.04 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,786 (£261) | £1,117 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,620 (£175) | £868 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,194 (£23) | £170 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,939 (£189) | £661 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,200 (£118) | £621 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,427 (£36) | £125 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨811 (£9) | £21 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,154 (£318) | £386 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,953 (£115) | £110 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨387 (£4.07) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨214 (£2.25) | £12 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,812 (£19) | £63 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,293 (£24) | £30 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,373 (£25) | £72 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,659 (£17) | £68 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨933,434 (£9,832) | £17,932 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (£0.94) | £1.25 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨885 (£9) | £65 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨237 (£2.50) | £11 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨145 (£1.53) | £3.03 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 (£2.01) | £4.55 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨844 (£9) | £62 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨243 (£2.56) | £2.75 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (£1.56) | £1.32 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨201 (£2.12) | £3.71 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨110 (£1.15) | £1.73 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨46 (£0.48) | £1.61 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨215 (£2.27) | £13 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨606 (£6) | £31 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨431 (£4.54) | £18 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,302 (£14) | £62 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,383 (£15) | £60 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (£7) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨124 (£1.31) | £2.75 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (£1.96) | £3.83 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,627 (£396) | £389 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.99 (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,576 (£17) | £37 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨203 (£2.13) | £9 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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