- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Aizawl
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Cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | + 100% | |||
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Food in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (₨662) | ₨150 | + 342% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (₨397) | ₨300 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (₨202) | ₨225 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (₨57) | ₨99 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.00 (₨132) | ₨79 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (₨232) | ₨30 | + 675% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.75 (₨248) | ₨300 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.96 (₨328) | ₨162 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $10 (₨681) | ₨80 | + 751% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (₨132) | ₨100 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨662) | ₨850 | - 22% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.68 (₨111) | ₨80 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (₨150) | ₨100 | + 50% | |
Housing | + 207% | |||
Housing in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,760 (₨116,563) | ₨10,165 | + 1047% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (₨82,786) | ₨7,000 | + 1083% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (₨11,525) | ₨5,041 | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $950 (₨62,918) | ₨10,500 | + 499% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $688 (₨45,532) | ₨10,000 | + 355% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (₨5,762) | ₨8,000 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (₨2,649) | ₨1,000 | + 165% | |
40” flat screen TV | $306 (₨20,296) | ₨100,000 | - 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (₨5,709) | ₨25,000 | - 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨668) | ₨300 | + 123% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (₨1,074) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (₨2,715) | ₨2,500 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (₨2,815) | ₨4,000 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (₨6,457) | ₨4,000 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (₨7,484) | ₨3,000 | + 149% | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,000 (₨1,192,122) | ₨570,000 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (₨61) | ₨66 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨1,987) | ₨500 | + 297% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (₨1,029) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.56 (₨368) | ₨80 | + 360% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨980) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (₨7,524) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.75 (₨381) | ₨50 | + 662% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (₨220) | ₨100 | + 120% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.11 (₨206) | ₨100 | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 (₨207) | ₨300 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (₨112) | ₨100 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (₨1,359) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨2,622) | ₨1,000 | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,192) | ₨400 | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (₨12,361) | ₨2,000 | + 518% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (₨2,318) | ₨5,000 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨480) | ₨800 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (₨260) | ₨80 | + 225% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.50 (₨166) | ₨100 | + 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (₨28,526) | ₨30,000 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (₨17) | ₨1.50 | + 1048% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,649) | ₨1,500 | + 77% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (₨331) | ₨200 | + 66% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨62,252
($940)
in Knoxville, Tennessee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨32,000
in Aizawl.
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