- Cost of Living
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- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Alwar
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 182% | |||
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Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨790) | ₨135 | + 484% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨451) | ₨150 | + 200% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (₨220) | ₨100 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (₨75) | ₨46 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.35 (₨223) | ₨50 | + 345% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.22 (₨214) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (₨366) | ₨327 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (₨226) | ₨102 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (₨163) | ₨12 | + 1204% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (₨155) | ₨92 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (₨1,251) | ₨820 | + 53% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (₨148) | ₨73 | + 103% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (₨164) | ₨23 | + 626% | |
Housing | + 268% | |||
Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 268% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,330 (₨88,405) | ₨17,200 | + 414% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $884 (₨58,745) | ₨12,875 | + 356% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (₨7,856) | ₨2,600 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (₨62,336) | ₨16,000 | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $698 (₨46,360) | ₨10,000 | + 364% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (₨7,238) | ₨1,605 | + 351% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (₨3,532) | ₨525 | + 573% | |
40” flat screen TV | $341 (₨22,685) | ₨45,000 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨5,981) | ₨7,470 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨666) | ₨220 | + 202% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (₨1,919) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (₨2,818) | ₨1,846 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (₨4,405) | ₨2,741 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (₨5,550) | ₨3,488 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (₨4,735) | ₨2,747 | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,798 (₨1,315,768) | ₨2,100,000 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (₨46) | ₨28 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (₨2,344) | ₨900 | + 160% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨496) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (₨6,646) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨443) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (₨232) | ₨50 | + 364% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨416) | ₨160 | + 160% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (₨178) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (₨129) | ₨48 | + 168% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,113) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (₨2,559) | ₨500 | + 412% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,287) | ₨250 | + 415% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (₨5,993) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (₨4,440) | ₨1,000 | + 344% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨526) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (₨373) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (₨279) | ₨100 | + 179% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (₨28,512) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (₨22) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨3,306) | ₨1,000 | + 231% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (₨335) | ₨200 | + 67% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨106,914
($1,609)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨51,000
in Alwar.
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