- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Madras
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madras, India compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madras (India) is 69% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨75 ($1.13) | $14 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨224 ($3.38) | $8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 ($1.45) | $3.51 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 ($0.76) | $0.87 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 ($0.74) | $2.54 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 ($0.36) | $4.74 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 ($1.98) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 ($2.38) | $3.04 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 ($0.93) | $1.59 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 ($1.51) | $2.08 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 ($1.11) | $1.74 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 ($0.39) | $1.98 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 72% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,333 ($413) | $1,463 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 ($255) | $1,143 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 ($43) | $141 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 ($168) | $889 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 ($106) | $731 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 ($22) | $126 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 ($20) | $44 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,539 ($552) | $303 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,514 ($174) | $130 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨388 ($5.86) | $9 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 ($3.02) | $26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,130 ($32) | $47 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 ($22) | $41 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 ($50) | $82 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 ($36) | $82 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 58% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨785,000 ($11,850) | $24,752 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 ($1.10) | $0.67 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 ($15) | $61 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨202 ($3.04) | $15 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨106 ($1.60) | $9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨202 ($3.04) | $26 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨171 ($2.58) | $4.79 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 ($2.16) | $3.26 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨210 ($3.17) | $5.18 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 ($2.85) | $3.32 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 ($0.87) | $1.97 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨222 ($3.35) | $23 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 66% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,069 ($16) | $47 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 ($3.93) | $24 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,819 ($27) | $136 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 ($8) | $96 | - 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨682 ($10) | $11 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 ($1.17) | $4.38 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 ($1.51) | $6 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨40,465 ($611) | $429 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,156 ($17) | $40 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 ($2.26) | $11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,922 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madras (India) is 65% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,400
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $1,550
(₨102,669)
in Madras.
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