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- Ithaca, New York
- Ahmedabad
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 218% | |||
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Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨817) | ₨120 | + 581% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (₨417) | ₨170 | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (₨223) | ₨94 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (₨62) | ₨52 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (₨224) | ₨58 | + 288% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (₨277) | ₨35 | + 698% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨657) | ₨152 | + 332% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (₨227) | ₨109 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (₨97) | ₨42 | + 130% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (₨115) | ₨123 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨868) | ₨425 | + 104% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (₨135) | ₨71 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (₨165) | ₨26 | + 542% | |
Housing | + 373% | |||
Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 373% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,801 (₨119,309) | ₨18,300 | + 552% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,219 (₨80,734) | ₨13,182 | + 512% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (₨8,378) | ₨3,417 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,112 (₨73,663) | ₨8,000 | + 821% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $853 (₨56,473) | ₨5,227 | + 980% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $80 (₨5,299) | ₨1,708 | + 210% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (₨3,238) | ₨1,044 | + 210% | |
40” flat screen TV | $433 (₨28,699) | ₨34,369 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (₨10,486) | ₨11,214 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₨1,176) | ₨370 | + 218% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (₨1,563) | ₨345 | + 352% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (₨2,849) | ₨1,900 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (₨3,532) | ₨1,720 | + 105% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨6,933) | ₨3,011 | + 130% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨6,623) | ₨2,125 | + 212% | |
Transportation | + 175% | |||
Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,058 (₨1,460,899) | ₨600,000 | + 143% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (₨44) | ₨73 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (₨2,678) | ₨300 | + 793% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (₨1,367) | ₨217 | + 529% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (₨719) | ₨94 | + 661% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨1,325) | ₨347 | + 281% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (₨6,597) | ₨13,592 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (₨657) | ₨307 | + 114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.84 (₨188) | ₨152 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (₨201) | ₨192 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (₨128) | ₨164 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (₨84) | ₨73 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,310) | ₨360 | + 264% | |
Entertainment | + 134% | |||
Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (₨2,756) | ₨720 | + 283% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (₨1,560) | ₨400 | + 290% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $77 (₨5,078) | ₨2,494 | + 104% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (₨5,574) | ₨500 | + 1015% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨530) | ₨529 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (₨314) | ₨61 | + 412% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.69 (₨311) | ₨100 | + 211% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (₨28,412) | ₨40,632 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (₨3,548) | ₨1,121 | + 216% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨700) | ₨120 | + 483% | |
TOTAL | + 165% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨159,102
($2,402)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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