- 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 | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhopal (India) is 65% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨235 ($3.45) | $15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨215 ($3.15) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨128 ($1.88) | $4.03 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 ($0.69) | $0.89 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 ($0.98) | $2.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 ($0.56) | $4.74 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨189 ($2.77) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 ($1.77) | $3.20 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 ($0.37) | $1.59 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 ($1.57) | $2.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨641 ($9) | $14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 ($1.05) | $1.74 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 ($0.40) | $1.94 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Bhopal (India) is 72% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,883 ($263) | $1,488 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨30,769 ($452) | $1,199 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,089 ($31) | $141 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,469 ($242) | $982 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,000 ($220) | $815 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,522 ($22) | $124 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,215 ($18) | $44 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨30,684 ($451) | $303 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,667 ($201) | $130 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨412 ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨328 ($4.81) | $27 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 43% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,392 ($35) | $47 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,558 ($23) | $41 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,913 ($43) | $82 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,650 ($39) | $82 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 61% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,516 ($10,940) | $24,752 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 ($1.07) | $0.69 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨929 ($14) | $61 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨192 ($2.82) | $15 | - 81% | |
| 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) | ₨111 ($1.63) | $9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨189 ($2.77) | $26 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 ($15) | $99 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨238 ($3.49) | $4.79 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨115 ($1.68) | $3.02 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨138 ($2.03) | $5.18 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨97 ($1.43) | $3.31 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨22 ($0.33) | $1.97 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨226 ($3.32) | $23 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 63% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨872 ($13) | $47 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨371 ($5.45) | $24 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $136 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,414 ($21) | $90 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨345 ($5.07) | $11 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨149 ($2.18) | $4.38 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨182 ($2.68) | $6 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨3,000 ($44) | $429 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨153 ($2.25) | $0.20 | + 1026% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,717 ($40) | $40 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨158 ($2.32) | $11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 550 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,900
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,706
(₨184,163)
in Bhopal.
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