- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Coimbatore
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Coimbatore, India compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨55 (£0.67) | £15 | - 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (£2.43) | £5.50 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨84 (£1.02) | £3.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (£0.54) | £0.80 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨47 (£0.57) | £2.15 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (£0.33) | £1.42 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨75 (£0.91) | £4.91 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨129 (£1.57) | £1.69 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨58 (£0.71) | £0.81 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨97 (£1.18) | £1.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨285 (£3.47) | £7 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (£0.86) | £1.79 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (£0.29) | £0.71 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,909 (£230) | £1,307 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,500 (£152) | £1,091 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,708 (£21) | £186 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,318 (£101) | £686 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,909 (£72) | £568 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨854 (£10) | £154 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,214 (£15) | £22 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,748 (£484) | £351 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,200 (£161) | £80 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨426 (£5.18) | £8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨169 (£2.06) | £12 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,825 (£22) | £67 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,250 (£15) | £32 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,750 (£33) | £60 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,440 (£18) | £64 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 75% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨740,000 (£9,003) | £17,989 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (£0.89) | £1.15 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨300 (£3.65) | £60 | - 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨170 (£2.07) | £18 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨179 (£2.18) | £3.17 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨184 (£2.23) | £5.88 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨453 (£5.51) | £74 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨226 (£2.75) | £2.55 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (£2.03) | £1.49 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨199 (£2.42) | £3.31 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨81 (£0.98) | £1.53 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (£0.61) | £1.81 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨175 (£2.14) | £15 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨682 (£8) | £35 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨240 (£2.92) | £18 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨443 (£5.39) | £67 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,089 (£13) | £56 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨417 (£5.07) | £7 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨69 (£0.84) | £2.76 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨90 (£1.09) | £3.56 | - 69% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨12,925 (£157) | £122 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.94 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨900 (£11) | £37 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨75 (£0.91) | £9 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 730 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,099
(₨90,333)
in Coimbatore.
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