- Cost of Living
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- Aizawl
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Cost of living in Madras, India compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Madras (India) is 42% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨75 | ₨150 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨224 | ₨300 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 | ₨225 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 | ₨99 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨49 | ₨79 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 | ₨30 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 | ₨300 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 | ₨162 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 | ₨80 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 | ₨100 | ||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 | ₨850 | - 53% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 | ₨80 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 | ₨100 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Madras (India) is 3% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,333 | ₨10,165 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 | ₨7,000 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 | ₨5,041 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 | ₨10,500 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 | ₨10,000 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 | ₨8,000 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 | ₨1,000 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨36,539 | ₨100,000 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,514 | ₨25,000 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨388 | ₨300 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 | - | - | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Madras (India) is 53% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,130 | ₨2,500 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 | ₨4,000 | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 | ₨4,000 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 | ₨3,000 | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Madras (India) is 34% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨785,000 | ₨570,000 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 | ₨66 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 | ₨500 | + 100% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨202 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Madras (India) is 5% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨106 | ₨80 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨202 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨171 | ₨50 | + 242% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 | ₨100 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨210 | ₨100 | + 110% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 | ₨300 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 | ₨100 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨222 | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Madras (India) is 30% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,069 | ₨1,000 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 | ₨400 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,819 | ₨2,000 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 | ₨5,000 | - 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨682 | ₨800 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 | ₨80 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 | ₨100 | ||
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨40,465 | ₨30,000 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 | ₨1.50 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,156 | ₨1,500 | - 23% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 | ₨200 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Madras (India) is 17% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨28,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨23,285
in Madras.
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