- Cost of Living
- Germany
- India
- Mainz
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,109) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨633) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (₨232) | ₨201 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (₨67) | ₨49 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (₨281) | ₨54 | + 425% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (₨178) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (₨386) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (₨158) | ₨90 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨158) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨78) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨581) | ₨445 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (₨125) | ₨75 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (₨107) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €933 (₨73,908) | ₨15,000 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (₨63,350) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (₨9,502) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (₨57,115) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (₨39,352) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (₨7,919) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (₨2,508) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (₨39,594) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (₨11,878) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (₨376) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨1,188) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (₨6,986) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (₨3,695) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (₨9,598) | ₨650 | + 1377% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (₨10,096) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 158% 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 (₨106) | ₨74 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₨5,827) | ₨576 | + 911% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (₨1,584) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (₨3,167) | ₨500 | + 533% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (₨158) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (₨124) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (₨158) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (₨65) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨158) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨1,900) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₨2,723) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₨1,955) | ₨325 | + 502% | |
| 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 (₨4,937) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (₨475) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (₨251) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (₨261) | ₨145 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (₨38,010) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (₨4,396) | ₨750 | + 486% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨536) | ₨164 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 ₨68,936
(€871)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨44,000
in Aligarh.
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