- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Aizawl
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aizawl, India compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aizawl (India) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 ($2.34) | $14 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨300 ($4.68) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨225 ($3.51) | $3.62 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 ($0.78) | $0.86 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 ($1.25) | $2.34 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 ($0.47) | $4.92 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 ($4.68) | $5.56 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 ($1.87) | $2.71 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 ($1.25) | $1.76 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 ($1.56) | $2.02 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨850 ($13) | $13 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 ($1.25) | $1.80 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨100 ($1.56) | $2.28 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Aizawl (India) is 64% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,165 ($158) | $1,514 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 ($109) | $1,018 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,041 ($79) | $122 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,500 ($164) | $877 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 ($156) | $649 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨8,000 ($125) | $123 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 ($16) | $42 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨100,000 ($1,559) | $358 | + 336% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,000 ($390) | $126 | + 209% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 ($4.68) | $9 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Aizawl (India) is 27% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 ($39) | $46 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,000 ($62) | $38 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 ($62) | $83 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 ($47) | $76 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Aizawl (India) is 69% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨570,000 ($8,885) | $23,085 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 ($1.03) | $0.62 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨400 ($6) | $62 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨438 ($7) | $21 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Aizawl (India) is 15% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨80 ($1.25) | $8 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨50 ($0.78) | $4.79 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 ($1.56) | $3.09 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 ($1.56) | $4.63 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨300 ($4.68) | $2.85 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 ($1.56) | $1.83 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Aizawl (India) is 49% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 ($16) | $44 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 ($6) | $23 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,000 ($31) | $151 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,000 ($78) | $75 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 ($12) | $9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 ($1.25) | $4.14 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 ($1.56) | $5.84 | - 73% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨30,000 ($468) | $502 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,500 ($23) | $49 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 ($3.12) | $10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 289 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aizawl (India) is 54% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,700
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,165
(₨138,879)
in Aizawl.
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