- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Thane
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thane, India compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Thane (India) is 52% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨476 ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨298 ($4.46) | $7 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨124 ($1.86) | $4.41 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 ($0.80) | $0.85 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨65 ($0.97) | $2.58 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 ($0.62) | $3.45 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨240 ($3.59) | $5.74 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨150 ($2.24) | $3.12 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 ($0.43) | $1.64 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 ($1.86) | $2.75 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨492 ($7) | $13 | - 44% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 ($1.20) | $1.83 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 ($0.45) | $1.55 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Thane (India) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨28,558 ($427) | $1,022 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,892 ($327) | $769 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,705 ($85) | $158 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,671 ($249) | $885 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,811 ($221) | $563 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨7,465 ($112) | $99 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,028 ($15) | $32 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨34,678 ($518) | $356 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,985 ($209) | $85 | + 147% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 ($5.71) | $8 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 ($15) | $15 | + 1% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Thane (India) is 16% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 ($30) | $38 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,321 ($35) | $36 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,035 ($45) | $70 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,785 ($42) | $95 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Thane (India) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨837,867 ($12,522) | $22,205 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 ($1.12) | $0.61 | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,032 ($15) | $43 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Thane (India) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨139 ($2.08) | $6 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨570 ($9) | $11 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 ($15) | $61 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨253 ($3.79) | $7 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 ($2.82) | $3.06 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨156 ($2.33) | $4.18 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨111 ($1.66) | $3.23 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 ($1.63) | $1.43 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨237 ($3.55) | $16 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Thane (India) is 36% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨841 ($13) | $32 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨454 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,145 ($32) | $139 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,378 ($36) | $66 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 ($9) | $7 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨235 ($3.51) | $4.41 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 ($4.04) | $5.01 | - 19% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨36,675 ($548) | $433 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,522 ($23) | $46 | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨178 ($2.67) | $6 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thane (India) is 44% 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 $1,634
(₨109,305)
in Thane.
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