- 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 | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faridabad (India) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨248 ($3.85) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨152 ($2.36) | $8 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 ($2.27) | $3.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 ($0.76) | $0.92 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨65 ($1.01) | $3.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 ($0.43) | $4.83 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨136 ($2.11) | $5.08 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 ($1.39) | $2.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 ($0.26) | $1.93 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 ($1.85) | $2.07 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨493 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 ($1.00) | $1.77 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 ($0.32) | $2.24 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Faridabad (India) is 65% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,680 ($259) | $1,364 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,054 ($172) | $1,014 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,929 ($30) | $121 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,049 ($249) | $876 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 ($155) | $651 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,114 ($17) | $137 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,364 ($37) | $44 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨28,374 ($441) | $341 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,528 ($101) | $133 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 ($4.66) | $9 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Faridabad (India) is 31% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,006 ($31) | $42 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,929 ($30) | $39 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,116 ($48) | $82 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,807 ($28) | $74 | - 62% | |
| 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 ($17,057) | $22,529 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 ($1.06) | $0.61 | + 74% | |
| 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 | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Faridabad (India) is 67% 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 ($2.57) | $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 ($1.55) | $1.83 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 ($2.33) | $18 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Faridabad (India) is 58% 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 ($5.14) | $23 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨666 ($10) | $158 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,040 ($32) | $82 | - 61% | |
| 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) | $5.72 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,702 ($104) | $224 | - 54% | |
| 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 ($2.68) | $10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $1,660
(₨106,864)
in Faridabad.
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