- 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 ($1.16) | $15 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨258 ($3.98) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 ($1.48) | $3.69 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 ($0.74) | $0.92 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 ($0.76) | $3.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 ($0.37) | $4.83 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 ($2.03) | $5.08 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 ($2.44) | $2.55 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 ($0.95) | $1.93 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 ($1.54) | $2.07 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨70 ($1.08) | $1.77 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 ($0.40) | $2.24 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 71% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,333 ($422) | $1,364 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 ($261) | $1,014 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 ($44) | $121 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 ($172) | $876 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 ($108) | $651 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 ($22) | $137 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 ($21) | $44 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,629 ($597) | $341 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,905 ($184) | $133 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨443 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨115 ($1.77) | $30 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 40% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,130 ($33) | $38 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 ($23) | $39 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 ($51) | $82 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 ($37) | $74 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 62% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨785,000 ($12,124) | $34,060 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 ($1.13) | $0.62 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 ($15) | $61 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨179 ($2.77) | $21 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 68% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 ($1.49) | $8 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨155 ($2.40) | $15 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨405 ($6) | $140 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨176 ($2.72) | $4.79 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨197 ($3.04) | $3.09 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 ($4.87) | $4.63 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨168 ($2.59) | $2.85 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 ($1.30) | $1.83 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 ($3.55) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨792 ($12) | $43 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 ($4.02) | $22 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,112 ($17) | $158 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 ($8) | $82 | - 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,178 ($18) | $9 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 ($1.20) | $4.14 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 ($1.54) | $5.48 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨15,150 ($234) | $224 | + 4% | |
| 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 ($18) | $49 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 ($2.32) | $10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,586 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Madras (India) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $1,239
(₨80,199)
in Madras.
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