- Cost of Living
- Germany
- India
- Mainz
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Mainz (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,138) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨650) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (₨238) | ₨201 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (₨69) | ₨49 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.55 (₨289) | ₨54 | + 439% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (₨183) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (₨396) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨90 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨163) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨80) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨596) | ₨445 | + 34% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (₨128) | ₨75 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (₨110) | - | - | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €933 (₨75,877) | ₨15,000 | + 406% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (₨65,037) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (₨9,756) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (₨58,637) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (₨40,400) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (₨8,130) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (₨2,574) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €500 (₨40,648) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (₨12,195) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (₨386) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨1,219) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (₨7,172) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (₨3,794) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (₨9,854) | ₨650 | + 1416% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (₨10,365) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 156% | |||
Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 156% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (₨109) | ₨74 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₨5,982) | ₨576 | + 938% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,626) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (₨3,252) | ₨500 | + 550% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (₨163) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (₨127) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (₨163) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (₨67) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨163) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨1,951) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₨2,796) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₨2,008) | ₨325 | + 518% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨5,069) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (₨488) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (₨257) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (₨268) | ₨145 | + 85% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (₨39,022) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (₨4,513) | ₨750 | + 502% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨550) | ₨164 | + 236% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mainz (Germany) is 57% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨70,574
(€868)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨45,000
in Aligarh.
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