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Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Ajmer, India
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 29% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨302 | ₨167 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨264 | ₨313 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨202 | ₨134 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 | ₨45 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 | ₨79 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 | ₨40 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨154 | ₨105 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 | ₨128 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 | ₨25 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 | ₨97 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,096 | ₨425 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 | ₨74 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 | ₨20 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Lucknow (India) is 5% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,955 | ₨15,248 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,869 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,488 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,785 | ₨12,000 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,311 | ₨7,000 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,551 | ₨5,000 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨979 | ₨1,800 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,502 | ₨50,000 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,790 | ₨7,500 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨446 | ₨275 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨517 | ₨1,000 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is 30% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,728 | ₨2,671 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,564 | ₨4,268 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,485 | ₨4,895 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,805 | ₨2,282 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Lucknow (India) is 15% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,004,090 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 | ₨85 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,452 | ₨2,108 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨302 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is 10% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 | ₨90 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨406 | ₨200 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨431 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨231 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 | ₨231 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨241 | ₨166 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 | ₨130 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 | ₨48 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 | ₨300 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is 36% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨870 | ₨325 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 | ₨275 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨807 | ₨2,000 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,959 | ₨1,684 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨430 | ₨325 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 | ₨200 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 | ₨101 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,926 | ₨32,000 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨80 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,822 | ₨945 | + 199% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨203 | ₨314 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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