- 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 | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bhopal (India) is 63% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨196 ($3.06) | $14 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨208 ($3.25) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨131 ($2.05) | $3.62 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 ($0.72) | $0.86 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 ($1.02) | $2.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 ($0.56) | $4.92 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨155 ($2.42) | $5.56 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨121 ($1.88) | $2.71 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 ($0.42) | $1.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 ($1.56) | $2.02 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨744 ($12) | $13 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 ($1.06) | $1.80 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 ($0.38) | $2.28 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Bhopal (India) is 76% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,924 ($217) | $1,514 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,781 ($230) | $1,018 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,087 ($33) | $122 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,707 ($120) | $877 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,166 ($96) | $649 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,462 ($23) | $123 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,221 ($19) | $42 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,799 ($527) | $358 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,299 ($207) | $126 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 ($5.91) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨328 ($5.11) | $30 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,318 ($36) | $46 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,206 ($19) | $38 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,792 ($44) | $83 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,510 ($39) | $76 | - 49% | |
| 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 ($11,282) | $23,085 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 ($1.07) | $0.62 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨741 ($12) | $62 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨160 ($2.50) | $21 | - 88% | |
| 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 ($1.80) | $8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨110 ($1.71) | $6.00 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 ($12) | $140 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨283 ($4.42) | $4.79 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨78 ($1.22) | $3.09 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 ($4.21) | $4.63 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨97 ($1.51) | $2.85 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨21 ($0.32) | $1.83 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨266 ($4.14) | $18 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 64% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨733 ($11) | $44 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨296 ($4.61) | $23 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨508 ($8) | $151 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,494 ($23) | $75 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨367 ($5.72) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨198 ($3.08) | $4.14 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 ($3.18) | $5.84 | - 46% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,400 ($100) | $224 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 ($0.03) | $0.20 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,417 ($38) | $49 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 ($2.11) | $10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 397 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 68% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,200
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $1,361
(₨87,294)
in Bhopal.
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