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Cost of living in Lubbock, Texas, United States compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 185% | |||
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Food in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨820) | ₨120 | + 584% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨499) | ₨170 | + 194% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.36 (₨222) | ₨94 | + 137% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (₨69) | ₨52 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (₨263) | ₨58 | + 355% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.54 (₨234) | ₨35 | + 574% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (₨365) | ₨152 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (₨241) | ₨109 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (₨89) | ₨42 | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (₨102) | ₨123 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨829) | ₨425 | + 95% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (₨121) | ₨71 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.31 (₨87) | ₨26 | + 237% | |
Housing | + 259% | |||
Housing in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 259% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,285 (₨85,071) | ₨18,300 | + 365% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (₨45,238) | ₨13,182 | + 243% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (₨12,154) | ₨3,417 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $778 (₨51,501) | ₨8,000 | + 544% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $586 (₨38,807) | ₨5,227 | + 642% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (₨8,046) | ₨1,708 | + 371% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (₨3,011) | ₨1,044 | + 188% | |
40” flat screen TV | $404 (₨26,744) | ₨34,369 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (₨6,580) | ₨11,214 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨822) | ₨370 | + 122% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨943) | ₨345 | + 173% | |
Clothes | + 92% | |||
Clothes in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (₨2,759) | ₨1,900 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (₨3,259) | ₨1,720 | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (₨6,036) | ₨3,011 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (₨6,732) | ₨2,125 | + 217% | |
Transportation | + 113% | |||
Transportation in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,172 (₨1,534,672) | ₨600,000 | + 156% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (₨33) | ₨73 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (₨2,427) | ₨300 | + 709% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨217 | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨399) | ₨94 | + 322% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨1,380) | ₨347 | + 297% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $59 (₨3,911) | ₨13,592 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (₨596) | ₨307 | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (₨229) | ₨152 | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (₨747) | ₨192 | + 289% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (₨323) | ₨164 | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (₨133) | ₨73 | + 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,030) | ₨360 | + 186% | |
Entertainment | + 124% | |||
Entertainment in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (₨2,846) | ₨720 | + 295% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,224) | ₨400 | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (₨13,908) | ₨2,494 | + 458% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (₨4,558) | ₨500 | + 812% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨447) | ₨529 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (₨324) | ₨61 | + 427% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.62 (₨306) | ₨100 | + 206% | |
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 | $46 (₨3,064) | ₨1,121 | + 173% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (₨399) | ₨120 | + 232% | |
TOTAL | + 125% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨130,267
($1,967)
in Lubbock, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨58,000
in Ahmedabad.
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