Cost of living in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 16% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India)
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Food in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 19% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
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Ismaïlia (Egypt) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
E£ 35 (₨142) | ₨228 | 38% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
E£ 40 (₨162) | ₨223 | 27% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
E£ 40 (₨162) | ₨182 | 11% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
E£ 13 (₨53) | ₨56 | 5% |
12 eggs, large | ||
- | ₨80 | - |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
- | ₨38 | - |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
E£ 40 (₨162) | ₨229 | 29% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
E£ 15 (₨61) | ₨117 | 48% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
E£ 5.00 (₨20) | ₨20 | 1% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
- | ₨169 | - |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
- | ₨534 | - |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
E£ 11 (₨45) | ₨77 | 42% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
E£ 5.00 (₨20) | ₨35 | 42% |
Housing in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 16% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Ismaïlia (Egypt) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
E£ 2,000 (₨8,100) | ₨28,231 | 71% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
E£ 1,500 (₨6,075) | ₨15,439 | 61% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
- | ₨4,840 | - |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
- | ₨16,409 | - |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
- | ₨20,737 | - |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
- | ₨2,683 | - |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
- | ₨657 | - |
40” flat screen TV | ||
- | ₨29,889 | - |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
- | ₨7,278 | - |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
- | ₨308 | - |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
E£ 19 (₨76) | ₨463 | 84% |
Clothes in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Ismaïlia (Egypt) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
- | ₨2,353 | - |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
- | ₨3,149 | - |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
- | ₨3,355 | - |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
- | ₨2,829 | - |
Transportation in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 19% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Ismaïlia (Egypt) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
- | ₨791,656 | - |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
- | ₨72 | - |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
E£ 60 (₨243) | ₨1,098 | 78% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
- | ₨266 | - |
Personal Care in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 2% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Ismaïlia (Egypt) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
- | ₨97 | - |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
- | ₨495 | - |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
- | ₨6,583 | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
- | ₨315 | - |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
- | ₨139 | - |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
- | ₨211 | - |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
- | ₨105 | - |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
E£ 3.00 (₨12) | ₨80 | 85% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
- | ₨223 | - |
Entertainment in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 11% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||
Ismaïlia (Egypt) | Ahmedabad (India) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
E£ 100 (₨405) | ₨748 | 46% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
- | ₨351 | - |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
- | ₨2,442 | - |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
- | ₨1,424 | - |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
- | ₨565 | - |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
- | ₨172 | - |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
- | ₨167 | - |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
- | ₨42,999 | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
- | ₨46 | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
E£ 150 (₨607) | ₨1,433 | 58% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
E£ 37 (₨148) | ₨261 | 43% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨89,000
in Ahmedabad
you would need to make just about ₨75,129
(E£ 18,552)
in Ismaïlia.