Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States compared to Aligarh, India
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨758) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨448) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (₨339) | ₨201 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (₨59) | ₨49 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.93 (₨194) | ₨54 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (₨267) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨492) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (₨253) | ₨90 | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (₨102) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (₨198) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨1,234) | ₨445 | + 177% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (₨121) | ₨75 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (₨120) | - | - | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (₨96,079) | ₨15,000 | + 541% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,263 (₨83,584) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (₨9,296) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,045 (₨69,188) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $769 (₨50,927) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $73 (₨4,801) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,026) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $323 (₨21,398) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (₨6,208) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨671) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨927) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (₨2,702) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $65 (₨4,302) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨6,437) | ₨650 | + 890% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (₨6,106) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,735 (₨1,438,857) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (₨39) | ₨74 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (₨1,565) | ₨576 | + 172% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (₨1,235) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (₨336) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (₨5,551) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (₨8,417) | ₨500 | + 1583% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (₨384) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (₨263) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (₨358) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (₨185) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (₨142) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,110) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (₨2,516) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (₨1,622) | ₨325 | + 399% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (₨7,040) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (₨4,313) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨644) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (₨298) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨411) | ₨145 | + 184% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (₨28,249) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (₨5,097) | ₨750 | + 580% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.72 (₨379) | ₨164 | + 131% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨65,852
($995)
in Charlottesville, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨48,000
in Aligarh.
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