- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Iowa City, Iowa
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa, United States compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨747) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨438) | ₨350 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.66 (₨236) | ₨147 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (₨44) | ₨39 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (₨153) | ₨60 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨263) | ₨30 | + 776% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨497) | ₨80 | + 521% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (₨194) | ₨113 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (₨84) | ₨49 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (₨164) | ₨250 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨691) | ₨394 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (₨112) | ₨174 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (₨121) | ₨35 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,525 (₨98,194) | ₨29,031 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $900 (₨57,938) | ₨20,186 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (₨7,368) | ₨10,000 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $942 (₨60,624) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $681 (₨43,865) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (₨8,940) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (₨2,794) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $456 (₨29,337) | ₨21,000 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (₨5,232) | ₨2,000 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨659) | ₨200 | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (₨1,209) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $62 (₨4,005) | ₨2,000 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (₨2,157) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨5,150) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (₨6,116) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,999 (₨1,416,283) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (₨40) | ₨71 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (₨2,336) | ₨1,500 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨967) | ₨93 | + 937% | |
| Personal Care | + 231% | |||
| Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 231% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨437) | ₨400 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (₨1,931) | ₨200 | + 866% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (₨6,009) | ₨500 | + 1102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨429) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.59 (₨167) | ₨80 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (₨242) | ₨160 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (₨209) | ₨60 | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (₨105) | ₨20 | + 424% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨1,127) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (₨2,012) | ₨385 | + 422% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,210) | ₨293 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (₨6,438) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (₨4,587) | ₨500 | + 817% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨472) | ₨245 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.67 (₨236) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.05 (₨261) | ₨1,000 | - 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $113 (₨7,296) | ₨5,000 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,575) | ₨1,000 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨483) | ₨120 | + 302% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨117,276
($1,822)
in Iowa City, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨79,000
in Akola.
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