- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Faridabad
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faridabad, India compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faridabad (India) is 65% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨248 ($3.85) | $14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨152 ($2.36) | $8 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 ($2.27) | $3.62 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 ($0.76) | $0.86 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨65 ($1.01) | $2.34 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 ($0.44) | $4.92 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨136 ($2.11) | $5.56 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 ($1.39) | $2.71 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 ($0.26) | $1.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 ($1.86) | $2.02 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨493 ($8) | $13 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 ($1.00) | $1.80 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 ($0.32) | $2.28 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Faridabad (India) is 66% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,680 ($259) | $1,514 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,054 ($172) | $1,018 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,929 ($30) | $122 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,049 ($250) | $877 | - 72% | |
| 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 | ₨1,114 ($17) | $123 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,364 ($37) | $42 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨28,374 ($441) | $358 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,528 ($102) | $126 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 ($4.67) | $9 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Faridabad (India) is 30% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,006 ($31) | $46 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,929 ($30) | $38 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,116 ($48) | $83 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,807 ($28) | $76 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Faridabad (India) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,098,150 ($17,080) | $23,085 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 ($1.07) | $0.62 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,392 ($22) | $62 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨155 ($2.41) | $21 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Faridabad (India) is 68% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨52 ($0.81) | $8 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨101 ($1.57) | $6.00 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨350 ($5.44) | $140 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨400 ($6) | $4.79 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨166 ($2.58) | $3.09 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 ($3.11) | $4.63 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 ($3.11) | $2.85 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 ($1.56) | $1.83 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 ($2.33) | $18 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Faridabad (India) is 49% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,031 ($16) | $44 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨331 ($5.15) | $23 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨666 ($10) | $151 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,040 ($32) | $75 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨564 ($9) | $9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨178 ($2.76) | $4.14 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨107 ($1.66) | $5.84 | - 71% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨45,000 ($700) | $502 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 ($0.03) | $0.20 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,515 ($55) | $49 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨173 ($2.69) | $10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Faridabad (India) is 58% 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 $1,977
(₨127,124)
in Faridabad.
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