- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Patiala
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Patiala, India vs Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Patiala (India) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨437 ($6) | $13 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨298 ($4.18) | $8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨148 ($2.08) | $4.36 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 ($0.62) | $0.83 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨61 ($0.86) | $2.36 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 ($0.53) | $3.62 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨120 ($1.68) | $5.60 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨115 ($1.61) | $3.35 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 ($0.33) | $1.69 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 ($1.78) | $2.75 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨492 ($7) | $13 | - 47% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨69 ($0.97) | $1.97 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 ($0.46) | $1.56 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Patiala (India) is 40% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,330 ($285) | $1,046 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $769 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,692 ($38) | $158 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $885 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,465 ($21) | $99 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨657 ($9) | $32 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨35,139 ($493) | $356 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,046 ($99) | $85 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨530 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨484 ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Patiala (India) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,925 ($27) | $38 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,589 ($22) | $36 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,205 ($45) | $70 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,938 ($27) | $95 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Patiala (India) is 31% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨977,561 ($13,704) | $22,205 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 ($1.00) | $0.61 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,650 ($23) | $43 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Patiala (India) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨200 ($2.80) | $6 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 ($3.50) | $11 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨300 ($4.21) | $7 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨175 ($2.45) | $3.06 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨239 ($3.35) | $4.18 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 ($1.86) | $3.23 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 ($0.70) | $1.43 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Patiala (India) is 26% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨930 ($13) | $32 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨322 ($4.51) | $19 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,138 ($16) | $66 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨304 ($4.26) | $7 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨128 ($1.79) | $4.41 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨145 ($2.04) | $5.01 | - 59% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨51 ($0.71) | $0.56 | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,354 ($19) | $46 | - 59% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨376 ($5.27) | $6 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Patiala (India) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,773
(₨126,475)
in Patiala.
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