- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Howrah
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Howrah, India compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Howrah (India) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $15 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 ($1.47) | $4.03 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨32 ($0.47) | $0.89 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 ($0.74) | $2.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 ($0.29) | $4.74 | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨100 ($1.47) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨200 ($2.95) | $3.20 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨16 ($0.24) | $1.59 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.00 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.74 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 ($0.74) | $1.94 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Howrah (India) is 31% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,165 ($150) | $1,488 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,199 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $141 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $982 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $815 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $124 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $44 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $303 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $130 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Howrah (India) is 30% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,200 ($18) | $41 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $82 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $82 | - | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Howrah (India) is 34% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $24,752 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 ($1.03) | $0.69 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 ($22) | $61 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Howrah (India) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $26 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.02 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $23 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Howrah (India) is 2% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $47 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 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 | - | $90 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,407 ($35) | $40 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Howrah (India) is 31% 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 $2,911
(₨197,480)
in Howrah.
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