- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Bikaner
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bikaner, India compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bikaner (India) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨489 ($7) | $13 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 ($2.93) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨90 ($1.32) | $4.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨34 ($0.49) | $0.85 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨74 ($1.09) | $2.58 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨32 ($0.47) | $3.45 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨99 ($1.45) | $5.74 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨130 ($1.91) | $3.12 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 ($0.24) | $1.64 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 ($0.81) | $2.75 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨600 ($9) | $13 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨57 ($0.84) | $1.83 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 ($0.28) | $1.55 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Bikaner (India) is 65% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,124 ($368) | $983 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,714 ($113) | $769 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,493 ($22) | $158 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,300 ($122) | $885 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 ($73) | $563 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨700 ($10) | $99 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,924 ($28) | $32 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨22,133 ($325) | $356 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,182 ($135) | $85 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨278 ($4.08) | $8 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bikaner (India) is 19% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,086 ($31) | $38 | - 19% | |
| 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 ($35) | $70 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,447 ($21) | $95 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bikaner (India) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨743,000 ($10,895) | $22,205 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 ($0.98) | $0.61 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨795 ($12) | $43 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bikaner (India) is 14% 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 ($1.10) | $3.06 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨35 ($0.51) | $1.43 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bikaner (India) is 54% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨382 ($5.60) | $32 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨237 ($3.47) | $19 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨400 ($5.87) | $139 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,509 ($37) | $66 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨175 ($2.57) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨40 ($0.59) | $4.41 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨87 ($1.28) | $5.01 | - 75% | |
| 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 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨274 ($4.02) | $6 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bikaner (India) is 55% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,274
(₨86,862)
in Bikaner.
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