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- Lubbock, Texas
- Ahmedabad
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Cost of living in Lubbock, Texas, United States compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨809) | ₨120 | + 574% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨493) | ₨170 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (₨254) | ₨94 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (₨71) | ₨51 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.17 (₨270) | ₨58 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.76 (₨244) | ₨35 | + 601% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (₨357) | ₨152 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.50 (₨227) | ₨109 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (₨107) | ₨42 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.55 (₨100) | ₨123 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨811) | ₨425 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (₨130) | ₨79 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.31 (₨85) | ₨26 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 269% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,272 (₨82,385) | ₨18,300 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $675 (₨43,708) | ₨13,182 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (₨12,367) | ₨3,417 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $787 (₨51,015) | ₨8,000 | + 538% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $624 (₨40,458) | ₨5,227 | + 674% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (₨6,499) | ₨1,708 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (₨2,866) | ₨1,044 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $399 (₨25,821) | ₨34,896 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (₨6,715) | ₨10,996 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨804) | ₨420 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨923) | ₨222 | + 316% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (₨2,699) | ₨1,900 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (₨3,188) | ₨1,720 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (₨5,905) | ₨3,011 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (₨6,585) | ₨2,125 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,332 (₨1,576,472) | ₨600,000 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (₨32) | ₨73 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (₨2,050) | ₨300 | + 583% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨141 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨390) | ₨86 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨1,350) | ₨347 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $59 (₨3,826) | ₨466 | + 721% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (₨583) | ₨307 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (₨224) | ₨151 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (₨730) | ₨176 | + 314% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (₨316) | ₨184 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (₨130) | ₨80 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,008) | ₨149 | + 575% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (₨2,784) | ₨664 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,197) | ₨400 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (₨13,606) | ₨735 | + 1750% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (₨4,459) | ₨500 | + 792% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨437) | ₨529 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (₨317) | ₨61 | + 416% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.62 (₨299) | ₨100 | + 199% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | ₨42,182 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (₨2,998) | ₨1,121 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (₨390) | ₨120 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨148,171
($2,287)
in Lubbock, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Ahmedabad.
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