- 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 | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨775) | ₨261 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨455) | ₨296 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨238) | ₨113 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (₨41) | ₨44 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (₨165) | ₨118 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.54 (₨240) | ₨27 | + 789% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.26 (₨289) | ₨271 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (₨187) | ₨102 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (₨98) | ₨20 | + 391% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (₨147) | ₨92 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨761) | ₨885 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (₨122) | ₨60 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.47 (₨100) | ₨28 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,135 (₨77,008) | ₨21,558 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $766 (₨52,005) | ₨16,882 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (₨12,842) | ₨3,586 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $771 (₨52,334) | ₨13,943 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $525 (₨35,588) | ₨11,333 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (₨8,627) | ₨2,000 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (₨3,198) | ₨1,415 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $269 (₨18,281) | ₨32,610 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨5,539) | ₨10,757 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (₨602) | ₨277 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨940) | ₨888 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (₨2,260) | ₨1,805 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (₨2,463) | ₨1,948 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨5,187) | ₨2,695 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (₨5,775) | ₨2,495 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,727 (₨1,542,047) | ₨989,189 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (₨44) | ₨54 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨2,035) | ₨3,050 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (₨1,068) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.94 (₨335) | ₨500 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (₨1,519) | ₨80 | + 1799% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (₨5,031) | ₨500 | + 906% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨412) | ₨200 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.79 (₨189) | ₨438 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.72 (₨252) | ₨164 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.17 (₨147) | ₨100 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.26 (₨86) | ₨47 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨950) | ₨134 | + 611% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (₨2,434) | ₨826 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,341) | ₨381 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $89 (₨6,047) | ₨682 | + 787% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (₨3,724) | ₨3,993 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨625) | ₨100 | + 525% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (₨311) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.13 (₨280) | ₨100 | + 180% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (₨28,951) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (₨40) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (₨2,638) | ₨1,000 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.23 (₨355) | ₨120 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 437 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨104,250
($1,536)
in Lexington, Kentucky
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨63,000
in Allahabad.
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