- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Lexington, Kentucky
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky, United States compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨745) | ₨261 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨456) | ₨296 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.14 (₨208) | ₨113 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (₨44) | ₨44 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (₨146) | ₨118 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.67 (₨243) | ₨27 | + 800% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (₨303) | ₨271 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.73 (₨181) | ₨102 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (₨95) | ₨20 | + 376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.05 (₨136) | ₨92 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨1,050) | ₨885 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.64 (₨109) | ₨60 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.47 (₨97) | ₨28 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,082 (₨71,634) | ₨21,558 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $772 (₨51,138) | ₨16,882 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (₨11,352) | ₨3,586 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $749 (₨49,595) | ₨13,943 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $513 (₨33,980) | ₨11,333 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (₨8,305) | ₨2,000 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (₨3,304) | ₨1,415 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $269 (₨17,845) | ₨32,610 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨5,407) | ₨10,757 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (₨596) | ₨277 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨918) | ₨888 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (₨2,206) | ₨1,805 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (₨2,404) | ₨1,948 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨5,064) | ₨2,695 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (₨5,637) | ₨2,495 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,727 (₨1,505,206) | ₨989,189 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (₨41) | ₨54 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨1,987) | ₨3,050 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (₨1,043) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.94 (₨327) | ₨500 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨1,347) | ₨80 | + 1583% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (₨4,911) | ₨500 | + 882% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨402) | ₨200 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.79 (₨185) | ₨438 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.72 (₨246) | ₨164 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.17 (₨144) | ₨100 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.26 (₨84) | ₨47 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨927) | ₨134 | + 594% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (₨2,376) | ₨826 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,309) | ₨381 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $89 (₨5,902) | ₨682 | + 766% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (₨3,635) | ₨3,993 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨610) | ₨100 | + 510% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (₨304) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.13 (₨273) | ₨100 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (₨28,262) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (₨39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (₨2,575) | ₨1,000 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.23 (₨346) | ₨120 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 406 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨100,442
($1,517)
in Lexington, Kentucky
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,000
in Allahabad.
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