- Cost of Living
- India
- Spain
- Meerut
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meerut, India compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Meerut (India) is 45% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (€5.05) | €11 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨277 (€3.40) | €6 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (€1.92) | €3.38 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (€0.66) | €2.61 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨91 (€1.11) | €1.93 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (€0.38) | €1.63 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (€2.03) | €5.67 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨82 (€1.00) | €1.68 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €1.38 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (€1.41) | €1.05 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 (€9) | €3.38 | + 154% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€1.01) | €1.33 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (€0.27) | €0.50 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Meerut (India) is 50% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,364 (€213) | €600 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,785 (€132) | €450 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,333 (€65) | €90 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,093 (€87) | €388 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,824 (€84) | €333 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,960 (€49) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,168 (€14) | €30 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨23,333 (€286) | €392 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,333 (€127) | €55 | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨600 (€7) | €7 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨550 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Meerut (India) is 17% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,442 (€30) | €75 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,333 (€29) | €23 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,776 (€46) | €65 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,743 (€34) | €65 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Meerut (India) is 8% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (€0.79) | €1.20 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 10% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (€1.43) | €6 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (€2.45) | €3.00 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (€4.91) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨1,000 (€12) | €4.50 | + 173% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (€2.84) | €2.50 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨175 (€2.15) | €3.75 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (€1.84) | €1.20 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨40 (€0.49) | €1.50 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨110 (€1.35) | €9 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 31% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨884 (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨418 (€5.12) | €14 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨545 (€7) | €54 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨957 (€12) | €32 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨771 (€9) | €5.00 | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (€0.61) | €1.63 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨293 (€3.59) | €3.32 | + 8% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,942 (€36) | €58 | - 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 (€1.66) | €4.30 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Meerut (India) is 32% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,296
(₨105,640)
in Meerut.
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