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Cost of living in Surat, India compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Surat (India) is 39% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 | ₨120 | + 214% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨253 | ₨170 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 | ₨94 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 | ₨52 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 | ₨58 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨56 | ₨35 | + 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨169 | ₨152 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 | ₨109 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 | ₨42 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨93 | ₨123 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨898 | ₨425 | + 111% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 | ₨71 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 | ₨26 | + 3% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Surat (India) is 4% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,305 | ₨18,300 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,228 | ₨13,182 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,751 | ₨3,417 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,049 | ₨8,000 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,515 | ₨5,227 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,765 | ₨1,708 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨780 | ₨1,044 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨37,908 | ₨34,369 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,257 | ₨11,214 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨353 | ₨370 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨335 | ₨345 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Surat (India) is 1% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,550 | ₨1,900 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,907 | ₨1,720 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,149 | ₨3,011 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,639 | ₨2,125 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Surat (India) is 25% 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 | ₨71 | ₨73 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨651 | ₨300 | + 117% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨174 | ₨216 | - 20% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Surat (India) is 36% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 | ₨94 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨157 | ₨347 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨390 | ₨940 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨186 | ₨307 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 | ₨152 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨133 | ₨192 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨68 | ₨164 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨64 | ₨73 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨172 | ₨360 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Surat (India) is 29% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨430 | ₨720 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨387 | ₨400 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨716 | ₨2,366 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,226 | ₨500 | + 145% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨213 | ₨529 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨137 | ₨61 | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨142 | ₨100 | + 42% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨35,000 | ₨40,632 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨17 | ₨0.94 | + 1673% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,547 | ₨1,121 | + 38% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 | ₨120 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 15% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨61,076
in Surat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨53,000
in Ahmedabad.
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