- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Bhopal
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bhopal, India compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhopal (India) is 64% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨196 ($2.97) | $14 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨208 ($3.15) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨127 ($1.92) | $3.51 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 ($0.69) | $0.87 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨62 ($0.94) | $2.54 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨63 ($0.95) | $4.74 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨170 ($2.57) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨122 ($1.84) | $3.04 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 ($0.40) | $1.59 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 ($1.67) | $2.08 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨609 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 ($1.03) | $1.74 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 ($0.37) | $1.98 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Bhopal (India) is 75% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,022 ($212) | $1,463 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,487 ($204) | $1,143 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,087 ($32) | $141 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,602 ($130) | $889 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,000 ($227) | $731 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,462 ($22) | $126 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,221 ($18) | $44 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,799 ($511) | $303 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,299 ($201) | $130 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 ($5.73) | $9 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨328 ($4.96) | $26 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 51% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,210 ($33) | $47 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,206 ($18) | $41 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,792 ($42) | $82 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,510 ($38) | $82 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 63% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨723,770 ($10,946) | $24,752 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 ($1.06) | $0.67 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨741 ($11) | $61 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨206 ($3.12) | $15 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhopal (India) is 75% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨115 ($1.75) | $9 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨110 ($1.66) | $26 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 ($15) | $99 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨283 ($4.28) | $4.79 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨78 ($1.18) | $3.26 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 ($4.08) | $5.18 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨97 ($1.46) | $3.32 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨21 ($0.32) | $1.97 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨266 ($4.02) | $23 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 23% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨733 ($11) | $47 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨318 ($4.81) | $24 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨508 ($8) | $136 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,494 ($23) | $96 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨367 ($5.55) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨198 ($2.99) | $4.38 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨177 ($2.68) | $6 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨141 ($2.13) | $0.20 | + 966% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,417 ($37) | $40 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 ($2.05) | $11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 52% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,000
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $1,902
(₨125,761)
in Bhopal.
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