- 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 | + 6% | |||
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Food in Rochester, New York (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨861) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (₨563) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.55 (₨169) | ₨201 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.69 (₨46) | ₨49 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.35 (₨156) | ₨54 | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.76 (₨249) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨447) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (₨217) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.98 (₨131) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (₨105) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨662) | ₨445 | + 49% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.44 (₨96) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (₨123) | - | - | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Rochester, New York (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,295 (₨85,783) | ₨12,242 | + 601% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,400 (₨92,739) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (₨8,722) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $875 (₨57,962) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $784 (₨51,917) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $66 (₨4,361) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (₨3,146) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $325 (₨21,547) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (₨6,321) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨721) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (₨1,151) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Rochester, New York (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (₨2,311) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (₨2,056) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨5,020) | ₨650 | + 672% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (₨5,907) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Rochester, New York (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,000 (₨1,987,260) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (₨40) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $56 (₨3,710) | ₨576 | + 544% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₨1,207) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Rochester, New York (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.91 (₨325) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₨542) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $51 (₨3,368) | ₨500 | + 574% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (₨506) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (₨242) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.76 (₨316) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.24 (₨281) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (₨141) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,095) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Rochester, New York (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (₨2,039) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,325) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (₨11,374) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (₨3,478) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨533) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.69 (₨244) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.38 (₨224) | ₨145 | + 54% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (₨28,329) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $24 (₨1,561) | ₨1,000 | + 56% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨679) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rochester, New York (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨51,334
($775)
in Rochester, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨39,000
in Aligarh.
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