- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Surat, India compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat (India) is 32% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨341 | ₨120 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨231 | ₨170 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨130 | ₨94 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 | ₨49 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 | ₨58 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 | ₨35 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨167 | ₨152 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨97 | ₨109 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 | ₨42 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 | ₨123 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨898 | ₨425 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 | ₨84 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 | ₨26 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Surat (India) is 0% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,980 | ₨18,300 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨8,803 | ₨13,182 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,800 | ₨3,417 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,273 | ₨8,000 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,383 | ₨5,227 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,663 | ₨1,708 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨885 | ₨1,044 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,489 | ₨36,620 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,560 | ₨10,201 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 | ₨420 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 | ₨222 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Surat (India) is 4% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,542 | ₨1,900 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,840 | ₨1,720 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,935 | ₨3,011 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,618 | ₨2,125 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Surat (India) is 29% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨791,347 | ₨600,000 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 | ₨73 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨656 | ₨300 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨121 | ₨147 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Surat (India) is 37% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨83 | ₨86 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨162 | ₨347 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨355 | ₨466 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨168 | ₨307 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 | ₨171 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨121 | ₨176 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨56 | ₨184 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨63 | ₨80 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨124 | ₨140 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat (India) is 5% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨413 | ₨796 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨347 | ₨400 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨627 | ₨694 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,187 | ₨500 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨623 | ₨526 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨145 | ₨61 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 | ₨100 | + 200% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨15,216 | ₨23,599 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.74 | ₨0.94 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,460 | ₨1,121 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 | ₨120 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 884 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 11% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨66,590
in Surat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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