- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- Swansea
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (₨774) | ₨150 | + 416% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (₨499) | ₨300 | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (₨321) | ₨225 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (₨83) | ₨99 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.13 (₨199) | ₨79 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (₨171) | ₨30 | + 471% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (₨340) | ₨300 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (₨157) | ₨162 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (₨105) | ₨80 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (₨151) | ₨100 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (₨644) | ₨850 | - 24% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (₨159) | ₨80 | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (₨67) | ₨100 | - 33% | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 203% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (₨81,603) | ₨10,165 | + 703% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (₨110,783) | ₨7,000 | + 1483% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (₨15,203) | ₨5,041 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (₨95,418) | ₨10,500 | + 809% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (₨40,620) | ₨10,000 | + 306% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (₨10,538) | ₨8,000 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (₨1,176) | ₨1,000 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen TV | £381 (₨35,647) | ₨100,000 | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (₨7,456) | ₨25,000 | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (₨409) | ₨300 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (₨811) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (₨5,924) | ₨2,500 | + 137% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (₨3,118) | ₨4,000 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (₨6,333) | ₨4,000 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (₨4,443) | ₨3,000 | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 264% | |||
Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 264% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (₨1,843,891) | ₨570,000 | + 223% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (₨112) | ₨66 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (₨4,890) | ₨500 | + 878% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (₨1,025) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (₨304) | ₨80 | + 280% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (₨94) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (₨9,353) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (₨327) | ₨50 | + 555% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (₨107) | ₨100 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (₨313) | ₨100 | + 213% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (₨187) | ₨300 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (₨124) | ₨100 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (₨857) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (₨1,850) | ₨1,000 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 (₨1,368) | ₨400 | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (₨5,924) | ₨2,000 | + 196% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (₨4,877) | ₨5,000 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (₨546) | ₨800 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (₨236) | ₨80 | + 195% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (₨278) | ₨100 | + 178% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (₨11) | ₨1.50 | + 662% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (₨2,728) | ₨1,500 | + 82% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (₨748) | ₨200 | + 274% | |
TOTAL | + 114% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 114% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨66,335
(£709)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Aizawl.
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