- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Richmond, Virginia
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia, United States compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨650) | ₨150 | + 333% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (₨433) | ₨300 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (₨209) | ₨225 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (₨52) | ₨99 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.64 (₨191) | ₨79 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨295) | ₨30 | + 882% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (₨265) | ₨300 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (₨722) | ₨162 | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (₨488) | ₨80 | + 510% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (₨144) | ₨100 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨795) | ₨850 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (₨126) | ₨80 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨144) | ₨100 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,765 (₨127,504) | ₨20,330 | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,225 (₨88,494) | ₨7,000 | + 1164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (₨10,387) | ₨5,041 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,017 (₨73,444) | ₨25,000 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $720 (₨52,013) | ₨10,000 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $72 (₨5,194) | ₨8,000 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (₨4,334) | ₨1,000 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $307 (₨22,210) | ₨100,000 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (₨8,295) | ₨25,000 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨593) | ₨300 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (₨1,341) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,419) | ₨2,500 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (₨1,987) | ₨4,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨5,743) | ₨4,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $55 (₨3,973) | ₨3,000 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 262% | |||
| Transportation in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 262% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,444,800) | ₨570,000 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (₨64) | ₨66 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (₨5,599) | ₨500 | + 1020% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (₨1,633) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨442) | ₨80 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (₨1,125) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (₨6,181) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨492) | ₨50 | + 884% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.91 (₨210) | ₨100 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.87 (₨280) | ₨100 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (₨244) | ₨300 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (₨100) | ₨100 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨1,316) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (₨2,528) | ₨1,000 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (₨1,662) | ₨400 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (₨8,569) | ₨2,000 | + 328% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (₨3,612) | ₨5,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨611) | ₨800 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (₨271) | ₨80 | + 239% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (₨289) | ₨100 | + 189% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (₨30,977) | ₨30,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 382% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,890) | ₨1,500 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (₨325) | ₨200 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 400 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨138,822
($1,922)
in Richmond, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,000
in Aizawl.
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