- 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% | |||
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Food in Faridabad (India) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨213 ($3.20) | $14 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨196 ($2.95) | $8 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨147 ($2.21) | $3.51 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 ($0.74) | $0.87 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨66 ($1.00) | $2.54 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 ($0.40) | $4.74 | - 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨125 ($1.88) | $7 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 ($1.43) | $3.04 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨16 ($0.24) | $1.59 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨85 ($1.28) | $2.08 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨707 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨66 ($1.00) | $1.74 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 ($0.30) | $1.98 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Faridabad (India) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,680 ($251) | $1,463 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,054 ($166) | $1,143 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,842 ($28) | $141 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,271 ($215) | $889 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 ($150) | $731 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,133 ($17) | $126 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,364 ($36) | $44 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨27,523 ($414) | $303 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,350 ($96) | $130 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨376 ($5.66) | $9 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Faridabad (India) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,006 ($30) | $47 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,601 ($24) | $41 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,632 ($40) | $82 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,622 ($24) | $82 | - 70% | |
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 | ₨997,546 ($15,012) | $24,752 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 ($1.01) | $0.67 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,180 ($18) | $61 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Faridabad (India) is 73% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 ($1.48) | $9 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨149 ($2.24) | $26 | - 91% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨325 ($4.88) | $99 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 ($3.72) | $4.79 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨165 ($2.48) | $3.26 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 ($3.39) | $5.18 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 ($2.09) | $3.32 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 ($1.50) | $1.97 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 ($2.26) | $23 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Faridabad (India) is 62% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨775 ($12) | $47 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨292 ($4.40) | $24 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨571 ($9) | $136 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,041 ($16) | $96 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨613 ($9) | $11 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨284 ($4.28) | $4.38 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨102 ($1.54) | $6 | - 75% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨45,000 ($677) | $429 | + 58% | |
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 | ₨1,374 ($21) | $40 | - 48% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨139 ($2.09) | $11 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Faridabad (India) is 61% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
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 $1,579
(₨104,917)
in Faridabad.
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