- Cost of Living
- India
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- Meerut
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meerut, India compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Meerut (India) is 59% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (€5.05) | €8 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨277 (€3.40) | €9 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (€1.92) | €4.33 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (€0.66) | €1.55 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨91 (€1.12) | €4.00 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (€0.38) | €2.50 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (€2.03) | €4.00 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨82 (€1.00) | €2.00 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €2.00 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (€1.41) | €3.00 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 (€9) | €6.00 | + 43% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€1.01) | €2.00 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (€0.27) | €1.32 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Meerut (India) is 61% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,364 (€213) | €800 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,785 (€132) | €600 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,333 (€66) | €125 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,093 (€87) | €450 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,824 (€84) | €350 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,960 (€49) | €75 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,168 (€14) | €30 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨23,333 (€287) | €364 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,333 (€127) | €116 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨600 (€7) | €5.31 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨550 (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Meerut (India) is 36% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,442 (€30) | €100 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,333 (€29) | €30 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,776 (€46) | €70 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,743 (€34) | €100 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Meerut (India) is 12% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (€0.79) | €1.43 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €45 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 39% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (€1.43) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (€2.46) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (€4.91) | €24 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨1,000 (€12) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (€2.84) | €3.75 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨175 (€2.15) | €4.00 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (€1.84) | €1.19 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨40 (€0.49) | €2.00 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨110 (€1.35) | €27 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 37% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨884 (€11) | €41 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨418 (€5.13) | €20 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨545 (€7) | €80 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨957 (€12) | €26 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨771 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (€0.61) | €2.00 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨293 (€3.60) | €3.00 | + 20% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,942 (€36) | €31 | + 17% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 (€1.67) | €8 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Meerut (India) is 44% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,600
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,458
(₨118,737)
in Meerut.
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