- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Apia, Samoa compared to Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Apia (Samoa) is 159% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨389) | ₨283 | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (₨596) | ₨145 | + 312% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨259) | ₨159 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (₨86) | ₨43 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 Tala (₨311) | ₨74 | + 323% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (₨346) | ₨26 | + 1217% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (₨324) | ₨87 | + 274% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (₨259) | ₨101 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (₨130) | ₨16 | + 723% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (₨163) | ₨89 | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (₨713) | ₨643 | + 11% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (₨194) | ₨75 | + 161% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (₨54) | ₨28 | + 92% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Apia (Samoa) is 32% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,775 Tala (₨71,950) | ₨20,330 | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (₨33,706) | ₨9,533 | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (₨15,557) | ₨5,375 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨35,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨17,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨12,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,550 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (₨38,892) | ₨30,500 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨9,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,225 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (₨194) | ₨1,040 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 108% | |||
Clothes in Apia (Samoa) is 108% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,233 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨7,778) | ₨2,333 | + 233% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,167 | - | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Apia (Samoa) is 29% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,000 Tala (₨1,555,677) | ₨767,287 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (₨67) | ₨53 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨560 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Apia (Samoa) is 26% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨220 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨625 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (₨972) | ₨650 | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨175 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨229 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨317 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (₨156) | ₨50 | + 211% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨104) | ₨55 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (₨389) | ₨125 | + 211% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Apia (Samoa) is 9% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (₨1,556) | ₨1,243 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (₨778) | ₨400 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨750 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (₨3,889) | ₨1,775 | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨389) | ₨2,167 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (₨233) | ₨150 | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (₨236) | ₨140 | + 68% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨15,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨190 | - | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Apia (Samoa) is 50% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨90,285
(3,482 Tala)
in Apia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Agra.
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