- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Richmond, Virginia
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia, United States compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨577) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (₨385) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (₨186) | ₨150 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (₨51) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.64 (₨169) | ₨60 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨261) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (₨235) | ₨500 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (₨641) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (₨433) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (₨128) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨705) | ₨1,000 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.57 (₨100) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨128) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,765 (₨113,119) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,225 (₨78,510) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (₨9,216) | ₨5,083 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,017 (₨65,158) | ₨6,000 | + 986% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $720 (₨46,145) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $72 (₨4,608) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (₨3,845) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $381 (₨24,436) | ₨150,000 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (₨6,967) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨532) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (₨853) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,033) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (₨1,762) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨5,095) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $55 (₨3,525) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,281,800) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (₨57) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (₨4,967) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (₨1,411) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨459) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨578) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (₨6,231) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨395) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.61 (₨167) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (₨243) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (₨216) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (₨113) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,004) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (₨2,138) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (₨1,474) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $120 (₨7,710) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (₨3,205) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨560) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (₨240) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (₨256) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $168 (₨10,796) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨6) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,564) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (₨288) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 507 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨386,681
($6,033)
in Richmond, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨330,000
in Aizawl.
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