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Cost of living in Kakinada, India compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kakinada (India) is 19% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨320 | ₨500 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨298 | ₨375 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨89 | ₨200 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 | ₨44 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨56 | ₨50 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 | ₨33 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨173 | ₨90 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨118 | ₨99 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 | ₨43 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨143 | ₨165 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨783 | ₨300 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 | ₨143 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 | ₨38 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Kakinada (India) is 26% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,048 | ₨25,413 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,500 | ₨17,667 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,250 | ₨6,525 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,021 | ₨15,137 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,833 | ₨10,000 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,333 | ₨10,000 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,173 | ₨1,000 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,462 | ₨25,500 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,949 | ₨6,000 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨228 | ₨150 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨350 | ₨900 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kakinada (India) is 8% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,918 | ₨2,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,263 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,372 | ₨4,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,520 | ₨4,000 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kakinada (India) is 37% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨700,000 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 | ₨73 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨600 | ₨2,750 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kakinada (India) is 24% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨240 | ₨400 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 | ₨200 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨100 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 | ₨80 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨186 | ₨160 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨173 | ₨60 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨59 | ₨20 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨283 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kakinada (India) is 22% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨575 | ₨385 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨238 | ₨293 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,225 | ₨500 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨287 | ₨245 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨123 | ₨1,000 | - 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨47,500 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨933 | ₨1,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 | ₨120 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kakinada (India) is 24% cheaper than in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨69,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨52,366
in Kakinada.
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