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Cost of living in Akola, India compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akola (India) is 61% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 | ₨135 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨375 | ₨150 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 | ₨100 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 | ₨46 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 | ₨50 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨90 | ₨327 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨99 | ₨102 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 | ₨12 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨165 | ₨92 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 | ₨820 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨143 | ₨73 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 | ₨23 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Akola (India) is 44% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,413 | ₨17,200 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨17,667 | ₨12,875 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,525 | ₨2,600 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,137 | ₨16,000 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 | ₨10,000 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,000 | ₨1,605 | + 523% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 | ₨525 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨25,500 | ₨45,000 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,000 | ₨7,470 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨150 | ₨220 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨900 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Akola (India) is 5% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 | ₨1,846 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,741 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 | ₨3,488 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,000 | ₨2,747 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Akola (India) is 72% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,100,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 | ₨28 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,750 | ₨900 | + 206% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Akola (India) is 2% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨400 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨80 | ₨50 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨160 | ₨160 | ||
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨60 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨20 | ₨48 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Akola (India) is 31% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨385 | ₨500 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨293 | ₨250 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 | ₨1,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨245 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,000 | ₨100 | + 900% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,000 | ₨1,000 | ||
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 | ₨200 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2018.
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Cost of living in Akola (India) is 46% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨77,599
in Akola
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨53,000
in Alwar.
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