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Cost of living in Guwahati, India compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guwahati (India) is 21% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨440 | ₨150 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨255 | ₨300 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 | ₨225 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 | ₨99 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 | ₨79 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 | ₨30 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 | ₨300 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨118 | ₨162 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 | ₨80 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨97 | ₨100 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨898 | ₨850 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 | ₨80 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 | ₨100 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Guwahati (India) is 25% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,845 | ₨10,165 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,827 | ₨7,000 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,897 | ₨5,041 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,258 | ₨10,500 | + 7% | |
| 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) | ₨1,086 | ₨1,000 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,403 | ₨100,000 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,965 | ₨25,000 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 | ₨300 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Guwahati (India) is 25% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,387 | ₨2,500 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,849 | ₨4,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,426 | ₨4,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,467 | ₨3,000 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Guwahati (India) is 52% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨823,915 | ₨570,000 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 | ₨66 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,403 | ₨500 | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨273 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guwahati (India) is 2% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨146 | ₨80 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨118 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨356 | ₨50 | + 613% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 | ₨100 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨203 | ₨100 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨165 | ₨300 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨56 | ₨100 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨228 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Guwahati (India) is 28% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨991 | ₨1,000 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨389 | ₨400 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨698 | ₨2,000 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,168 | ₨5,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨497 | ₨800 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 | ₨80 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 | ₨100 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,576 | ₨30,000 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨26 | ₨1.50 | + 1601% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,426 | ₨1,500 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨211 | ₨200 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 424 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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