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Cost of living in Shumen, Bulgaria vs Ajmer, India
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Shumen (Bulgaria) is 17% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 лв (₨288) | ₨167 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.00 лв (₨206) | ₨313 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 лв (₨165) | ₨134 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 лв (₨82) | ₨45 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.00 лв (₨123) | ₨79 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.50 лв (₨103) | ₨40 | + 157% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 лв (₨329) | ₨105 | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.50 лв (₨62) | ₨128 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00 лв (₨41) | ₨25 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.20 лв (₨49) | ₨97 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8 лв (₨329) | ₨425 | - 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.80 лв (₨74) | ₨74 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.90 лв (₨37) | ₨20 | + 85% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Shumen (Bulgaria) is 24% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 500 лв (₨20,569) | ₨15,248 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350 лв (₨14,398) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 лв (₨8,228) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 250 лв (₨10,284) | ₨12,000 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200 лв (₨8,228) | ₨7,000 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120 лв (₨4,937) | ₨5,000 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 лв (₨823) | ₨1,800 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | 600 лв (₨24,683) | ₨50,000 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 лв (₨6,171) | ₨7,500 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 лв (₨288) | ₨275 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.00 лв (₨123) | ₨1,000 | - 88% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Shumen (Bulgaria) is in Ajmer (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,671 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,268 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,895 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,282 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Shumen (Bulgaria) is in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨85 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,108 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Shumen (Bulgaria) is in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨90 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨231 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨166 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨130 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨48 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨300 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Shumen (Bulgaria) is in Ajmer (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨325 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨275 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,684 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨325 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨200 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨101 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨32,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨945 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨314 | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
41.138
INR
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Cost of living in Shumen (Bulgaria) is 9% cheaper than in Ajmer (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨48,000
in Ajmer
you would need to make just about ₨43,773
(1,064 лв)
in Shumen.
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