- 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 | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨738) | ₨500 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨449) | ₨375 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.66 (₨241) | ₨200 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (₨50) | ₨44 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (₨156) | ₨50 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨268) | ₨33 | + 704% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨507) | ₨90 | + 464% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (₨198) | ₨99 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (₨86) | ₨43 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (₨168) | ₨165 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨669) | ₨300 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (₨118) | ₨143 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (₨123) | ₨38 | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,554 (₨102,138) | ₨25,413 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $950 (₨62,441) | ₨17,667 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (₨7,521) | ₨6,525 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $971 (₨63,784) | ₨15,137 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $681 (₨44,771) | ₨10,000 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (₨9,124) | ₨10,000 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (₨2,852) | ₨1,000 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $456 (₨29,942) | ₨25,500 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (₨5,340) | ₨6,000 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨672) | ₨150 | + 348% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (₨1,234) | ₨900 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $62 (₨4,088) | ₨2,000 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨2,628) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨5,257) | ₨4,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (₨6,242) | ₨4,000 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,814 (₨1,301,952) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (₨41) | ₨73 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (₨2,256) | ₨2,750 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨991) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 242% | |||
| Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 242% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨446) | ₨400 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (₨1,971) | ₨200 | + 886% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (₨6,133) | ₨500 | + 1127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨437) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.59 (₨171) | ₨80 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (₨247) | ₨160 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (₨213) | ₨60 | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (₨107) | ₨20 | + 435% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨1,150) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (₨2,053) | ₨385 | + 433% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,194) | ₨293 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (₨6,571) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (₨4,682) | ₨500 | + 836% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨444) | ₨245 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.67 (₨241) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.05 (₨266) | ₨1,000 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (₨28,104) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,628) | ₨1,000 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨444) | ₨120 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 187 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨110,083
($1,675)
in Iowa City, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨69,000
in Akola.
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