- Cost of Living
- India
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- Cuttack
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuttack, India compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Cuttack (India) is 41% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨268 (1,461 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨249 (1,358 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨89 (484 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨32 (176 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (407 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (209 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨397 (2,165 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (726 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (94 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨87 (475 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (5,448 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 201% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (352 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (120 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 72% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Cuttack (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,029 (76,433 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,705 (80,118 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,000 (5,448 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,500 (79,000 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,000 (49,034 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,096 (5,970 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨37,871 (206,332 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (21,793 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨550 (2,997 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 225% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨240 (1,308 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 60% | |
Clothes | + 265% | |||
Clothes in Cuttack (India) is 265% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,534 (13,808 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 84% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨9,999 (54,477 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 379% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,999 (21,788 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,602 (8,731 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Cuttack (India) is 16% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,000,000 (5,448,264 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨57 (311 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 114% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨967 (5,267 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Cuttack (India) is 12% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨160 (872 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (2,179 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 6% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (2,724 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨600 (3,269 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨75 (409 ₦) | 683 ₦ | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨380 (2,070 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 111% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨53 (291 ₦) | 388 ₦ | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (381 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (545 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Cuttack (India) is 14% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨667 (3,632 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨525 (2,860 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨999 (5,443 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 (4,356 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 96% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨156 (850 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨170 (926 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 89% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,000 (10,897 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨100 (545 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 59% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuttack (India) is 26% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,580,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,161,946 ₦
(₨213,269)
in Cuttack.
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