- Cost of Living
- India
- India
- Amritsar
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amritsar, India compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Amritsar (India) is 4% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨349 | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨94 | ₨201 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 | ₨49 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨52 | ₨54 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨87 | ₨90 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨809 | ₨445 | + 82% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 | ₨75 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 | - | - | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Amritsar (India) is 9% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨33,553 | ₨15,000 | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,203 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,269 | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨41,000 | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 | - | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 10% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 | ₨650 | + 724% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 | - | - | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 38% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨605,082 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨91 | ₨74 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,790 | ₨576 | + 211% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 10% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 | ₨325 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 | ₨145 | + 6% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨35,850 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 | ₨750 | + 129% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 | ₨164 | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Amritsar (India) is 13% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨46,188
in Amritsar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨41,000
in Aligarh.
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