- 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 (₨752) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨441) | ₨350 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.66 (₨237) | ₨147 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (₨45) | ₨39 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (₨154) | ₨60 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (₨264) | ₨30 | + 781% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨500) | ₨80 | + 525% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.02 (₨195) | ₨113 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (₨84) | ₨49 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.55 (₨165) | ₨250 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨696) | ₨394 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (₨113) | ₨174 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (₨121) | ₨35 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,525 (₨98,817) | ₨29,031 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $900 (₨58,306) | ₨20,186 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $114 (₨7,415) | ₨10,000 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $942 (₨61,009) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $681 (₨44,144) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $139 (₨8,997) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (₨2,812) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $456 (₨29,523) | ₨21,000 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (₨5,265) | ₨2,000 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨663) | ₨200 | + 231% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (₨1,217) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $62 (₨4,031) | ₨2,000 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (₨2,170) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨5,183) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (₨6,155) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,999 (₨1,425,280) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (₨40) | ₨71 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (₨2,224) | ₨1,500 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨973) | ₨93 | + 944% | |
| Personal Care | + 255% | |||
| Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨440) | ₨400 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (₨1,944) | ₨200 | + 872% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (₨6,047) | ₨500 | + 1109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨431) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.59 (₨168) | ₨80 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (₨243) | ₨160 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (₨210) | ₨60 | + 250% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (₨105) | ₨20 | + 427% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨1,134) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨2,025) | ₨385 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,218) | ₨293 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (₨6,479) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (₨4,616) | ₨500 | + 823% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨475) | ₨245 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.67 (₨238) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.05 (₨262) | ₨1,000 | - 74% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $200 (₨12,958) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,592) | ₨1,000 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨486) | ₨120 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨130,898
($2,020)
in Iowa City, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨89,000
in Akola.
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