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Cost of living in Guarda, Portugal compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Guarda (Portugal) is 4% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.50 (₨367) | ₨500 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (₨408) | ₨375 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (₨245) | ₨200 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (₨63) | ₨44 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨50 | + 226% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨33 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨90 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨99 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨43 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨165 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨571) | ₨300 | + 90% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.00 (₨82) | ₨143 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨38 | - | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Guarda (Portugal) is 23% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (₨48,974) | ₨25,413 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €400 (₨32,649) | ₨17,667 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €90 (₨7,346) | ₨6,525 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨15,137 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (₨1,632) | ₨1,000 | + 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ₨25,500 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨900 | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Guarda (Portugal) is 7% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨7,346) | ₨4,000 | + 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨4,000 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Guarda (Portugal) is in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,888 (₨2,357,924) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨73 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,750 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Guarda (Portugal) is 17% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨400 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (₨286) | ₨80 | + 257% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨60 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Guarda (Portugal) is 7% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨385 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €9 (₨735) | ₨293 | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €14 (₨1,143) | ₨500 | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.00 (₨408) | ₨245 | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨1,000 | - 84% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (₨2,041) | ₨1,000 | + 104% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.60 (₨375) | ₨120 | + 213% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Guarda (Portugal) is 9% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨76,621
(€939)
in Guarda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨70,000
in Akola.
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