- Cost of Living
- India
- Nigeria
- Puducherry
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puducherry, India compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Puducherry (India) is 36% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨258 (1,398 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨214 (1,162 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (894 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨38 (207 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨63 (344 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (326 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (1,314 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (797 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (190 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨64 (347 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨867 (4,705 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 160% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (388 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (229 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 46% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Puducherry (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,315 (104,866 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,500 (78,724 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,950 (10,587 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,000 (92,298 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨21,782 (118,260 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,667 (52,483 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 154% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (6,515 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨38,333 (208,122 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (43,434 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (2,307 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 150% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨163 (882 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Puducherry (India) is 31% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,662 (14,453 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,100 (5,972 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,375 (12,895 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,340 (12,705 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 7% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,750 (4,770,976 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (363 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 151% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,367 (7,420 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 18% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (1,276 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (1,321 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 43% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨450 (2,443 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨298 (1,620 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (826 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (1,249 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨240 (1,303 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 236% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (406 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨166 (900 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 20% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨900 (4,886 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨252 (1,367 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨667 (3,620 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,767 (9,592 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨750 (4,072 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (724 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (889 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 82% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨25,000 (135,732 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,940 (10,533 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (699 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 105% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Puducherry (India) is 32% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,680,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,146,446 ₦
(₨211,160)
in Puducherry.
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