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Cost of living in Asansol, India compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Asansol (India) is 9% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨106 | ₨135 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨170 | ₨150 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨110 | ₨100 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨26 | ₨46 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨71 | ₨55 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨25 | ₨27 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨327 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 | ₨103 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨16 | ₨12 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨90 | ₨87 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨375 | ₨820 | - 54% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 | ₨73 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 | ₨23 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Asansol (India) is 5% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,515 | ₨11,494 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,000 | ₨12,849 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨543 | ₨1,099 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,000 | ₨10,000 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 | ₨5,000 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,605 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨575 | ₨525 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨18,000 | ₨52,348 | - 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,600 | ₨7,470 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨220 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Asansol (India) is 33% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,000 | ₨1,846 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 | ₨2,741 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,000 | ₨3,488 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨700 | ₨2,747 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Asansol (India) is 24% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨635,000 | ₨2,100,000 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 | ₨28 | + 146% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨900 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Asansol (India) is in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨40 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨48 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Asansol (India) is 1% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 | ₨500 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨257 | ₨250 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨120 | ₨100 | + 20% | |
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 | - | ₨200 | - | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2018.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨34,000
in Alwar
you would need to make just about ₨29,030
in Asansol.
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