- Cost of Living
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- Lucknow
- Ajmer
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Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 30% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨275 | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨307 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 | ₨125 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 | ₨45 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 | ₨44 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨29 | ₨30 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 | ₨105 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 | ₨140 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 | ₨28 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨180 | ₨70 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,089 | ₨425 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 | ₨75 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 | ₨20 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Lucknow (India) is 10% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,989 | ₨12,624 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,226 | ₨7,500 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,540 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,624 | ₨8,250 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,839 | ₨7,000 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,352 | ₨5,000 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,017 | ₨1,750 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,673 | ₨50,000 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,545 | ₨7,500 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨371 | ₨275 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨209 | ₨1,000 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is 45% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 | ₨2,250 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,402 | ₨5,750 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,098 | ₨3,750 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,351 | ₨2,282 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Lucknow (India) is 0% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,191,500 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 | ₨90 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨897 | ₨600 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨119 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is 11% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 | ₨100 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨388 | ₨200 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨341 | ₨500 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨311 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨208 | ₨231 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨184 | ₨175 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 | ₨130 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 | ₨48 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨253 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is 131% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,493 | ₨325 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨456 | ₨325 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,034 | ₨1,250 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,262 | ₨1,750 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨517 | ₨325 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 | ₨175 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨223 | ₨101 | + 121% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨1,670 | ₨32,500 | - 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨47 | ₨2.50 | + 1772% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,326 | ₨500 | + 765% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨287 | ₨60 | + 379% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 462 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lucknow (India) is 19% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨42,768
in Lucknow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Ajmer.
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