- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kakinada, India compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kakinada (India) is 11% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨302 | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨293 | ₨350 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨87 | ₨147 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 | ₨39 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨64 | ₨60 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨22 | ₨30 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨216 | ₨80 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨113 | ₨113 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 | ₨49 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 | ₨250 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,500 | ₨394 | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨75 | ₨174 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 | ₨35 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Kakinada (India) is 11% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,701 | ₨29,031 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,127 | ₨20,186 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,535 | ₨10,000 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,320 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,496 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨8,218 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,122 | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,338 | ₨21,000 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,967 | ₨2,000 | + 398% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨224 | ₨200 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kakinada (India) is 1% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,736 | ₨2,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,464 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,697 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,842 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kakinada (India) is 22% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,810 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 | ₨71 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨550 | ₨1,500 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Kakinada (India) is 23% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨88 | ₨400 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 | ₨200 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨373 | ₨500 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨128 | ₨80 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨99 | ₨160 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨250 | ₨60 | + 317% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨57 | ₨20 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨433 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kakinada (India) is 26% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨534 | ₨385 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨186 | ₨293 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,353 | ₨500 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨160 | ₨245 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨120 | ₨1,000 | - 88% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,083 | ₨1,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨55 | ₨120 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kakinada (India) is 14% cheaper than in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨81,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨69,598
in Kakinada.
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