- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Thane
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thane, India compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Currency:
Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Thane (India) is 43% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨476 ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨298 ($4.51) | $7 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨124 ($1.88) | $3.25 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 ($0.81) | $0.72 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨65 ($0.98) | $2.60 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 ($0.62) | $2.49 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨240 ($3.63) | $4.93 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨150 ($2.27) | $3.00 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 ($0.44) | $1.22 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 ($1.88) | $1.75 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨492 ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 ($1.21) | $1.82 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 ($0.46) | $1.81 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Thane (India) is 51% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨28,558 ($431) | $1,164 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,892 ($331) | $992 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,705 ($86) | $138 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,671 ($252) | $806 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,811 ($224) | $650 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨7,465 ($113) | $117 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,028 ($16) | $36 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨34,678 ($524) | $434 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,985 ($211) | $134 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 ($5.77) | $8 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 ($15) | $18 | - 15% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Thane (India) is 26% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 ($31) | $40 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,321 ($35) | $44 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,035 ($46) | $68 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,785 ($42) | $93 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Thane (India) is 22% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨837,867 ($12,657) | $20,708 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 ($1.13) | $0.59 | + 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,032 ($16) | $28 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Thane (India) is 61% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨139 ($2.10) | $5.08 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨570 ($9) | $22 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 ($15) | $87 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨253 ($3.83) | $6 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 ($2.85) | $3.78 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨156 ($2.36) | $4.71 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨111 ($1.67) | $2.34 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 ($1.65) | $1.95 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨237 ($3.58) | $16 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Thane (India) is 29% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨841 ($13) | $37 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨454 ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,145 ($32) | $114 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,378 ($36) | $40 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 ($9) | $9 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨235 ($3.54) | $3.97 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 ($4.08) | $4.00 | + 2% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨36,675 ($554) | $435 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,522 ($23) | $35 | - 35% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨178 ($2.70) | $7 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thane (India) is 40% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,029
(₨134,333)
in Thane.
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