- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Richmond, Virginia
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia, United States compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨595) | ₨150 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (₨397) | ₨300 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (₨191) | ₨225 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (₨49) | ₨99 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.64 (₨175) | ₨79 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨270) | ₨30 | + 799% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (₨243) | ₨300 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (₨661) | ₨162 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (₨447) | ₨80 | + 459% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (₨132) | ₨100 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨727) | ₨850 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (₨123) | ₨80 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨132) | ₨100 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 225% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,765 (₨116,707) | ₨10,165 | + 1048% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,225 (₨81,001) | ₨7,000 | + 1057% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (₨9,508) | ₨5,041 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,017 (₨67,225) | ₨10,500 | + 540% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $720 (₨47,609) | ₨10,000 | + 376% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $72 (₨4,754) | ₨8,000 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (₨3,967) | ₨1,000 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (₨21,248) | ₨100,000 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (₨7,593) | ₨25,000 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨543) | ₨300 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨967) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,130) | ₨2,500 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (₨1,818) | ₨4,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨5,257) | ₨4,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $55 (₨3,637) | ₨3,000 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 220% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,322,460) | ₨570,000 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (₨59) | ₨66 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (₨5,125) | ₨500 | + 925% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (₨1,505) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.80 (₨383) | ₨80 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (₨701) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (₨5,804) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨413) | ₨50 | + 726% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (₨180) | ₨100 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.01 (₨265) | ₨100 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (₨223) | ₨300 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (₨92) | ₨100 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,139) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (₨2,267) | ₨1,000 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (₨1,521) | ₨400 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $120 (₨7,917) | ₨2,000 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (₨3,306) | ₨5,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨537) | ₨800 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (₨248) | ₨80 | + 210% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (₨264) | ₨100 | + 164% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (₨28,403) | ₨30,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 341% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,645) | ₨1,500 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (₨298) | ₨200 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 518 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨66,726
($1,009)
in Richmond, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Aizawl.
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