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Cost of living in Mayagueez, Puerto Rico compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 69% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (₨493) | ₨500 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (₨427) | ₨375 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (₨253) | ₨200 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.64 (₨108) | ₨44 | + 146% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.93 (₨193) | ₨50 | + 285% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (₨290) | ₨33 | + 769% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.20 (₨210) | ₨90 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.08 (₨203) | ₨99 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (₨116) | ₨43 | + 167% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (₨162) | ₨165 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨1,051) | ₨300 | + 250% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.61 (₨106) | ₨143 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (₨112) | ₨38 | + 197% | |
Housing | + 109% | |||
Housing in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 109% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,131 (₨74,337) | ₨25,413 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $561 (₨36,859) | ₨17,667 | + 109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $235 (₨15,474) | ₨6,525 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $768 (₨50,497) | ₨15,137 | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $319 (₨20,937) | ₨10,000 | + 109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (₨7,686) | ₨10,000 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (₨3,285) | ₨1,000 | + 229% | |
40” flat screen TV | $433 (₨28,474) | ₨25,500 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (₨9,199) | ₨6,000 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.92 (₨323) | ₨150 | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨567) | ₨900 | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 27% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (₨2,891) | ₨2,000 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $75 (₨4,928) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $125 (₨8,214) | ₨4,000 | + 105% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (₨8,706) | ₨4,000 | + 118% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 7% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (₨47) | ₨73 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,750 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 125% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨460) | ₨400 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (₨723) | ₨200 | + 261% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (₨2,300) | ₨500 | + 360% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (₨656) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (₨257) | ₨80 | + 221% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.28 (₨281) | ₨160 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (₨196) | ₨60 | + 227% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.85 (₨56) | ₨20 | + 178% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨679) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 35% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (₨2,300) | ₨385 | + 497% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (₨838) | ₨293 | + 186% | |
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 | $58 (₨3,778) | ₨500 | + 656% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.50 (₨361) | ₨245 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.44 (₨161) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (₨131) | ₨1,000 | - 87% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (₨2,650) | ₨1,000 | + 165% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (₨407) | ₨120 | + 239% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mayagueez (Puerto Rico) is 49% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨105,524
($1,606)
in Mayagueez
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨71,000
in Akola.
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