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- Lubbock, Texas
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Cost of living in Lubbock, Texas, United States compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 203% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨807) | ₨120 | + 572% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨518) | ₨170 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (₨257) | ₨94 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (₨74) | ₨53 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.41 (₨247) | ₨58 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.76 (₨273) | ₨35 | + 685% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (₨400) | ₨152 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (₨273) | ₨109 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (₨95) | ₨42 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.69 (₨122) | ₨123 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨935) | ₨425 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (₨120) | ₨76 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (₨110) | ₨26 | + 326% | |
| Housing | + 307% | |||
| Housing in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 307% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,281 (₨92,994) | ₨18,300 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $708 (₨51,369) | ₨13,182 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (₨14,480) | ₨3,417 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $803 (₨58,318) | ₨8,000 | + 629% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $586 (₨42,537) | ₨5,227 | + 714% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (₨8,820) | ₨1,708 | + 416% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (₨3,301) | ₨1,044 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $413 (₨29,987) | ₨25,816 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (₨7,218) | ₨9,353 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨1,006) | ₨380 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨992) | ₨371 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (₨2,730) | ₨1,900 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (₨3,156) | ₨1,720 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (₨6,326) | ₨3,011 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (₨7,139) | ₨2,125 | + 236% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,343 (₨1,767,173) | ₨600,000 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (₨37) | ₨73 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (₨2,881) | ₨300 | + 860% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨236 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨437) | ₨94 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨1,513) | ₨492 | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $51 (₨3,705) | ₨3,466 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (₨653) | ₨307 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (₨251) | ₨142 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (₨818) | ₨186 | + 339% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (₨354) | ₨164 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (₨146) | ₨83 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,129) | ₨200 | + 464% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (₨3,119) | ₨712 | + 338% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,381) | ₨400 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (₨15,245) | ₨2,372 | + 543% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (₨4,779) | ₨500 | + 856% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨489) | ₨572 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (₨355) | ₨61 | + 478% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.62 (₨335) | ₨100 | + 235% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (₨31,143) | ₨42,999 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (₨2,686) | ₨1,121 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (₨437) | ₨120 | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 848 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨161,823
($2,229)
in Lubbock, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨58,000
in Ahmedabad.
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