- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky, United States compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨686) | ₨295 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨434) | ₨341 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.82 (₨182) | ₨113 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.68 (₨44) | ₨44 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (₨193) | ₨118 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.67 (₨237) | ₨24 | + 884% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (₨408) | ₨329 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (₨189) | ₨103 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (₨96) | ₨21 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (₨150) | ₨93 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨987) | ₨951 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.51 (₨97) | ₨57 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (₨97) | ₨32 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $905 (₨58,370) | ₨26,100 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $747 (₨48,193) | ₨16,882 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (₨14,579) | ₨3,586 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $737 (₨47,585) | ₨14,399 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $498 (₨32,129) | ₨11,333 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $136 (₨8,751) | ₨2,000 | + 338% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (₨3,736) | ₨1,198 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $312 (₨20,131) | ₨36,364 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $73 (₨4,741) | ₨10,899 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (₨555) | ₨291 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨906) | ₨944 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (₨2,206) | ₨1,829 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (₨2,251) | ₨1,948 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (₨5,217) | ₨2,900 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (₨5,020) | ₨2,742 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,232 (₨1,563,641) | ₨1,077,630 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (₨37) | ₨54 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨1,924) | ₨2,053 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₨1,170) | ₨117 | + 897% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨421) | ₨500 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨1,356) | ₨80 | + 1595% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (₨5,670) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨427) | ₨200 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (₨185) | ₨438 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (₨314) | ₨164 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (₨161) | ₨100 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (₨133) | ₨47 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨841) | ₨134 | + 529% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (₨2,437) | ₨826 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,152) | ₨390 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $95 (₨6,115) | ₨597 | + 924% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (₨4,489) | ₨3,993 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨473) | ₨100 | + 373% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (₨315) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.35 (₨280) | ₨100 | + 180% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $119 (₨7,704) | ₨12,500 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (₨23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (₨2,139) | ₨500 | + 328% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.07 (₨327) | ₨120 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 399 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨122,940
($1,905)
in Lexington, Kentucky
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨73,000
in Allahabad.
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