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Cost of living in Vijayawada, India compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Vijayawada (India) is 17% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨210 | ₨135 | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨242 | ₨150 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨112 | ₨100 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 | ₨46 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨54 | ₨55 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨23 | ₨27 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 | ₨327 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨174 | ₨103 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 | ₨12 | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨101 | ₨87 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨407 | ₨820 | - 50% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 | ₨73 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 | ₨23 | + 52% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 17% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,877 | ₨11,494 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,097 | ₨12,849 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,827 | ₨1,099 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,561 | ₨10,000 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,450 | ₨5,000 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,033 | ₨1,605 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨644 | ₨525 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨24,366 | ₨52,348 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,529 | ₨7,470 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨261 | ₨220 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 | - | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 26% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,229 | ₨1,846 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,872 | ₨2,741 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,430 | ₨3,488 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,062 | ₨2,747 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 10% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,204,000 | ₨2,100,000 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 | ₨28 | + 146% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,014 | ₨900 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 6% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨79 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨102 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨348 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨124 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨132 | ₨50 | + 164% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨89 | ₨160 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨52 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 | ₨48 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨191 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 9% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨341 | ₨500 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨257 | ₨250 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨400 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨548 | ₨1,000 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨610 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨113 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨296 | ₨100 | + 196% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨18,000 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,545 | ₨1,000 | + 54% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨276 | ₨200 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
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