- 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 | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Howrah (India) is 43% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $14 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 ($1.56) | $3.62 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨32 ($0.50) | $0.86 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 ($0.78) | $2.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 ($0.31) | $4.92 | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨100 ($1.56) | $5.56 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨200 ($3.12) | $2.71 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨16 ($0.25) | $1.76 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.02 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.80 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 ($0.78) | $2.28 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Howrah (India) is 33% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,165 ($159) | $1,514 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,018 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $122 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $877 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $649 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $123 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $42 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $358 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $126 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Howrah (India) is 23% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,200 ($19) | $38 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $83 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $76 | - | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Howrah (India) is 33% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,085 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 ($1.09) | $0.62 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 ($23) | $62 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| 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) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.09 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.63 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Howrah (India) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $44 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $75 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.14 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.84 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $224 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
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 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Howrah (India) is 35% 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 $3,055
(₨195,824)
in Howrah.
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