- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Bikaner
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bikaner, India compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Bikaner (India) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨489 ($7) | $13 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 ($3.02) | $7 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨90 ($1.36) | $4.41 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨34 ($0.51) | $0.85 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨74 ($1.12) | $2.58 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨32 ($0.49) | $3.45 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨99 ($1.49) | $5.74 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨130 ($1.96) | $3.12 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 ($0.25) | $1.64 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 ($0.83) | $2.75 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨600 ($9) | $13 | - 30% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨57 ($0.86) | $1.83 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 ($0.29) | $1.55 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Bikaner (India) is 64% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,124 ($379) | $1,022 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,714 ($116) | $769 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,493 ($23) | $158 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,300 ($125) | $885 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 ($75) | $563 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨700 ($11) | $99 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,924 ($29) | $32 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨22,133 ($334) | $356 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,182 ($139) | $85 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨278 ($4.20) | $8 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 ($8) | $15 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Bikaner (India) is 17% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,086 ($31) | $38 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $36 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,390 ($36) | $70 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,447 ($22) | $95 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Bikaner (India) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨743,000 ($11,216) | $22,205 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 ($1.01) | $0.61 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨795 ($12) | $43 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Bikaner (India) is 12% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨75 ($1.13) | $3.06 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨35 ($0.53) | $1.43 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Bikaner (India) is 52% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨382 ($5.76) | $32 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨237 ($3.58) | $19 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨400 ($6) | $139 | - 96% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,509 ($38) | $66 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨175 ($2.64) | $7 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨40 ($0.60) | $4.41 | - 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨87 ($1.32) | $5.01 | - 74% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨800 ($12) | $46 | - 74% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨274 ($4.14) | $6 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bikaner (India) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,460
(₨96,702)
in Bikaner.
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