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Cost of living in Guwahati, India vs Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Guwahati (India) is 22% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨293 | ₨150 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨254 | ₨300 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨149 | ₨225 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 | ₨99 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨67 | ₨79 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 | ₨30 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨286 | ₨300 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨121 | ₨162 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 | ₨80 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨98 | ₨100 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨928 | ₨850 | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨86 | ₨80 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 | ₨100 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Guwahati (India) is 33% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨22,148 | ₨20,330 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨18,409 | ₨7,000 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,139 | ₨5,041 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,258 | ₨25,000 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,899 | ₨10,000 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,231 | ₨8,000 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,011 | ₨1,000 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨34,269 | ₨100,000 | - 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,312 | ₨25,000 | - 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨307 | ₨300 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,067 | - | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Guwahati (India) is 22% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,238 | ₨2,500 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,017 | ₨4,000 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,495 | ₨4,000 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,527 | ₨3,000 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Guwahati (India) is 64% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨855,123 | ₨570,000 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 | ₨66 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,561 | ₨500 | + 212% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨290 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Guwahati (India) is 5% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨137 | ₨80 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨276 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨275 | ₨50 | + 450% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨162 | ₨100 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨185 | ₨100 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨149 | ₨300 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨54 | ₨100 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨252 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Guwahati (India) is 39% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 | ₨1,000 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨398 | ₨400 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,508 | ₨2,000 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,922 | ₨5,000 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨498 | ₨800 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨140 | ₨80 | + 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 | ₨100 | + 53% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,299 | ₨30,000 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨26 | ₨1.50 | + 1601% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,559 | ₨1,500 | + 71% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨201 | ₨200 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
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