- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Rochester, New York
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rochester, New York, United States compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rochester, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨837) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (₨547) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.55 (₨164) | ₨201 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (₨44) | ₨49 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (₨151) | ₨54 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.76 (₨242) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨435) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (₨211) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 (₨127) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (₨102) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨644) | ₨445 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.50 (₨97) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (₨119) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Rochester, New York (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,295 (₨83,372) | ₨12,242 | + 581% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,400 (₨90,132) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (₨8,477) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $875 (₨56,332) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $784 (₨50,458) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $66 (₨4,238) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (₨3,058) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $325 (₨20,943) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (₨6,343) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨688) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (₨1,136) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Rochester, New York (United States) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (₨2,246) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (₨1,998) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨4,879) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (₨5,741) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Rochester, New York (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,000 (₨1,931,400) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (₨39) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $56 (₨3,605) | ₨576 | + 526% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₨1,191) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Rochester, New York (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.91 (₨316) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₨514) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $51 (₨3,286) | ₨500 | + 557% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨471) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (₨235) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.76 (₨307) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.19 (₨270) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.17 (₨140) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,068) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Rochester, New York (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨2,059) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,288) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (₨11,054) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (₨3,380) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨483) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (₨238) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.38 (₨218) | ₨145 | + 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $129 (₨8,279) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $24 (₨1,517) | ₨1,000 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨660) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Rochester, New York (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨54,419
($845)
in Rochester, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨40,000
in Aligarh.
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