- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Richmond, Virginia
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia, United States compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨580) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (₨387) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (₨187) | ₨150 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (₨48) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.64 (₨170) | ₨60 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨263) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (₨237) | ₨500 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (₨645) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (₨436) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (₨129) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨709) | ₨1,000 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (₨100) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨129) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,765 (₨113,805) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,225 (₨78,987) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (₨9,271) | ₨5,083 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,017 (₨65,554) | ₨6,000 | + 993% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $720 (₨46,425) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $72 (₨4,636) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (₨3,869) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $397 (₨25,585) | ₨150,000 | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (₨6,323) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (₨561) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (₨1,797) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,052) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (₨1,773) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨5,126) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $55 (₨3,546) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨1,289,580) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (₨57) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (₨4,997) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (₨1,464) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨499) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₨488) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (₨6,108) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.85 (₨377) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.82 (₨182) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (₨244) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (₨213) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.92 (₨124) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,011) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (₨2,027) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (₨1,483) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $118 (₨7,612) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (₨3,224) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨550) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (₨242) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (₨258) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $168 (₨10,861) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨6) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,579) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (₨290) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 468 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least ₨439,168
($6,811)
in Richmond, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨367,000
in Aizawl.
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