- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Guwahati, India compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Guwahati (India) is 38% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨440 | ₨135 | + 225% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨255 | ₨150 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 | ₨100 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 | ₨46 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨67 | ₨55 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 | ₨27 | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 | ₨327 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨118 | ₨103 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 | ₨12 | + 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨97 | ₨87 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨898 | ₨820 | + 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 | ₨73 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 | ₨23 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Guwahati (India) is 22% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,845 | ₨11,494 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,827 | ₨12,849 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,897 | ₨1,099 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,258 | ₨10,000 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,899 | ₨5,000 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,231 | ₨1,605 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,086 | ₨525 | + 107% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨36,403 | ₨52,348 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,965 | ₨7,470 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 | ₨220 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 | - | - | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Guwahati (India) is 5% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,387 | ₨1,846 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,849 | ₨2,741 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,426 | ₨3,488 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,467 | ₨2,747 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Guwahati (India) is 11% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨823,915 | ₨2,100,000 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 | ₨28 | + 158% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,403 | ₨900 | + 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨273 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Guwahati (India) is 14% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨146 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨118 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨356 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 | ₨50 | + 243% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨203 | ₨160 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨165 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨56 | ₨48 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨228 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Guwahati (India) is 40% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨991 | ₨500 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨389 | ₨250 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨698 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,168 | ₨1,000 | + 217% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨497 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 | ₨100 | + 53% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,576 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨26 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,426 | ₨1,000 | + 143% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨211 | ₨200 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Guwahati (India) is 15% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨40,341
in Guwahati
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨35,000
in Alwar.
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