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Cost of living in Surat, India compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat (India) is 55% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 | ₨120 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨318 | ₨170 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨201 | ₨94 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 | ₨52 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 | ₨58 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 | ₨35 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨168 | ₨152 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨117 | ₨109 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 | ₨42 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 | ₨123 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨844 | ₨425 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨90 | ₨75 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 | ₨26 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Surat (India) is 25% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,326 | ₨18,300 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,491 | ₨13,182 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,582 | ₨3,417 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,727 | ₨8,000 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,407 | ₨5,227 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,908 | ₨1,708 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨898 | ₨1,044 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,137 | ₨31,788 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,923 | ₨10,801 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨366 | ₨391 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨534 | ₨345 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Surat (India) is 10% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,622 | ₨1,900 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,051 | ₨1,720 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,907 | ₨3,011 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,176 | ₨2,125 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Surat (India) is 41% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨881,250 | ₨600,000 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 | ₨73 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨847 | ₨300 | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨158 | ₨203 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Surat (India) is 12% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨103 | ₨97 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨277 | ₨492 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,572 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨171 | ₨307 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 | ₨147 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨157 | ₨190 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨96 | ₨164 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 | ₨72 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨298 | ₨253 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat (India) is 33% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨443 | ₨735 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨480 | ₨400 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 | ₨2,366 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,265 | ₨500 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨370 | ₨572 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨143 | ₨61 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨167 | ₨100 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,297 | ₨40,632 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 | ₨0.94 | + 893% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,726 | ₨1,121 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 | ₨120 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,011 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 32% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨75,124
in Surat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨57,000
in Ahmedabad.
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