- 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 | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨795) | ₨500 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨456) | ₨375 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (₨262) | ₨200 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (₨52) | ₨44 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.18 (₨148) | ₨50 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨277) | ₨33 | + 731% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨524) | ₨90 | + 482% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (₨205) | ₨99 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (₨88) | ₨43 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (₨173) | ₨165 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨712) | ₨300 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (₨122) | ₨143 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (₨127) | ₨38 | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,512 (₨102,679) | ₨25,413 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $933 (₨63,347) | ₨17,667 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (₨7,770) | ₨6,525 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $930 (₨63,169) | ₨15,137 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $681 (₨46,258) | ₨10,000 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (₨9,428) | ₨10,000 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (₨2,947) | ₨1,000 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $456 (₨30,937) | ₨25,500 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (₨5,517) | ₨6,000 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨694) | ₨150 | + 363% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (₨1,275) | ₨900 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $62 (₨4,224) | ₨2,000 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (₨2,580) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (₨5,884) | ₨4,000 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (₨7,242) | ₨4,000 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,814 (₨1,345,199) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (₨44) | ₨73 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (₨2,331) | ₨2,750 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨1,024) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 239% | |||
| Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 239% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨461) | ₨400 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (₨2,037) | ₨200 | + 918% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (₨6,337) | ₨500 | + 1167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨452) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.69 (₨183) | ₨80 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.57 (₨243) | ₨160 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨203) | ₨60 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (₨111) | ₨20 | + 453% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,358) | - | - | |
| 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 | $33 (₨2,263) | ₨385 | + 488% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,300) | ₨293 | + 344% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (₨6,789) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (₨4,685) | ₨500 | + 837% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (₨430) | ₨245 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (₨272) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.33 (₨294) | ₨1,000 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (₨29,037) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (₨2,801) | ₨1,000 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨487) | ₨120 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 158 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨110,858
($1,633)
in Iowa City, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨68,000
in Akola.
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