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Cost of living in Thane, India compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Thane (India) is 46% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨476 | ₨120 | + 296% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨298 | ₨170 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨124 | ₨94 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 | ₨52 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨65 | ₨58 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 | ₨35 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨240 | ₨152 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨150 | ₨109 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 | ₨42 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 | ₨123 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨492 | ₨425 | + 16% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 | ₨71 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 | ₨26 | + 17% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Thane (India) is 73% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨28,558 | ₨18,300 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,892 | ₨13,182 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,705 | ₨3,417 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,671 | ₨8,000 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,811 | ₨5,227 | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨7,465 | ₨1,708 | + 337% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,028 | ₨1,044 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨34,678 | ₨34,369 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,985 | ₨11,214 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 | ₨370 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 | ₨345 | + 190% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Thane (India) is 26% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 | ₨1,900 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,321 | ₨1,720 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,035 | ₨3,011 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,785 | ₨2,125 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Thane (India) is 43% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨837,867 | ₨600,000 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 | ₨73 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,032 | ₨300 | + 244% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨216 | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Thane (India) is 70% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨139 | ₨94 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨570 | ₨347 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 | ₨13,592 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨253 | ₨307 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 | ₨152 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨156 | ₨192 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨111 | ₨164 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 | ₨73 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨237 | ₨360 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Thane (India) is 33% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨841 | ₨720 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨454 | ₨400 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,145 | ₨2,366 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,378 | ₨500 | + 376% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 | ₨529 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨235 | ₨61 | + 282% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 | ₨100 | + 170% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨36,675 | ₨40,632 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,522 | ₨1,121 | + 36% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨178 | ₨120 | + 49% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thane (India) is 22% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨73,036
in Thane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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