Cost of living in Kanpur (India) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Kanpur (India) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kanpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨434 (£4.13) | £15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨326 (£3.11) | £5.39 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨193 (£1.84) | £2.54 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (£0.55) | £1.13 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (£0.73) | £2.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (£0.52) | £1.79 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨173 (£1.65) | £2.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨91 (£0.86) | £1.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (£0.20) | £0.85 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 (£1.02) | £1.60 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨961 (£9) | £7 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (£0.79) | £1.61 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (£0.26) | £1.12 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Kanpur (India) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kanpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,396 (£356) | £1,144 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,546 (£167) | £904 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,740 (£26) | £297 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,070 (£210) | £569 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,574 (£263) | £453 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,839 (£18) | £125 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,034 (£10) | £25 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,610 (£301) | £386 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,556 (£91) | £110 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨352 (£3.35) | £7 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨394 (£3.75) | £12 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kanpur (India) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,647 (£25) | £44 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,613 (£34) | £26 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,962 (£38) | £54 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,522 (£24) | £74 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Kanpur (India) is 80% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨798,808 (£7,611) | £24,333 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (£0.71) | £1.62 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨904 (£9) | £89 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kanpur (India) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kanpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (£0.89) | £3.03 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨201 (£1.91) | £4.55 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨600 (£5.72) | £62 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨194 (£1.85) | £2.75 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨139 (£1.33) | £1.32 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨310 (£2.96) | £3.71 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨111 (£1.06) | £1.73 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨62 (£0.59) | £1.61 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨350 (£3.33) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kanpur (India) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kanpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨461 (£4.40) | £31 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨407 (£3.88) | £15 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨45,877 (£437) | £62 | + 600% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,069 (£10) | £50 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨193 (£1.84) | £8 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (£2.15) | £2.86 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨129 (£1.23) | £3.20 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,924 (£352) | £389 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.33 (£0.01) | £0.09 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,613 (£15) | £32 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨115 (£1.10) | £13 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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