- Cost of Living
- United States
- India
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨773) | ₨135 | + 472% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨434) | ₨150 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (₨216) | ₨100 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (₨73) | ₨46 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (₨218) | ₨55 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.22 (₨210) | ₨27 | + 663% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (₨358) | ₨327 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (₨222) | ₨103 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (₨159) | ₨12 | + 1176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (₨151) | ₨87 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨1,224) | ₨820 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (₨144) | ₨73 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (₨160) | ₨23 | + 611% | |
| Housing | + 354% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 354% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,330 (₨86,508) | ₨11,494 | + 653% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $884 (₨57,484) | ₨12,849 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (₨7,687) | ₨1,099 | + 600% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (₨60,998) | ₨10,000 | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $696 (₨45,265) | ₨5,000 | + 805% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (₨7,083) | ₨1,605 | + 341% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (₨3,586) | ₨525 | + 583% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (₨22,198) | ₨52,348 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨5,853) | ₨7,470 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨652) | ₨220 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (₨1,878) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (₨2,758) | ₨1,846 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (₨4,311) | ₨2,741 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (₨5,578) | ₨3,488 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (₨4,634) | ₨2,747 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,798 (₨1,287,537) | ₨2,100,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (₨44) | ₨28 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (₨2,364) | ₨900 | + 163% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨486) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (₨6,504) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨433) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (₨227) | ₨50 | + 354% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨407) | ₨160 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (₨174) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (₨126) | ₨48 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,089) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (₨2,504) | ₨500 | + 401% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,254) | ₨250 | + 401% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (₨5,864) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (₨4,344) | ₨1,000 | + 334% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨514) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (₨365) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (₨273) | ₨100 | + 173% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (₨22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (₨2,840) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (₨328) | ₨200 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨78,189
($1,202)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Alwar.
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