- Cost of Living
- India
- Jordan
- Surat
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat, India compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat (India) is 40% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (Dinar 4.023) | Dinar 4.000 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨253 (Dinar 2.697) | Dinar 4.935 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 (Dinar 1.708) | Dinar 2.105 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Dinar 0.538) | Dinar 1.184 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (Dinar 0.795) | Dinar 1.600 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨56 (Dinar 0.598) | Dinar 0.500 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨169 (Dinar 1.806) | Dinar 2.340 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (Dinar 1.315) | Dinar 1.650 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (Dinar 0.182) | Dinar 1.300 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨93 (Dinar 0.986) | Dinar 3.910 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨898 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (Dinar 0.856) | Dinar 1.002 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (Dinar 0.283) | Dinar 0.270 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Surat (India) is 59% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,305 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 558 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,228 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 407 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,751 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 45 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,049 (Dinar 160) | Dinar 314 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,515 (Dinar 101) | Dinar 223 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,765 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 23 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨780 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 31 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,908 (Dinar 404) | Dinar 315 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,257 (Dinar 131) | Dinar 122 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨353 (Dinar 3.762) | Dinar 4.798 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨335 (Dinar 3.574) | Dinar 5.709 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Surat (India) is 66% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,550 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 63 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,907 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 55 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,149 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 72 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,639 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 73 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Surat (India) is 63% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨791,347 (Dinar 8,437) | Dinar 25,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (Dinar 0.759) | Dinar 0.830 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨651 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 30 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨174 (Dinar 1.851) | Dinar 8 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Surat (India) is 59% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (Dinar 0.879) | Dinar 2.527 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨157 (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 4.761 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨390 (Dinar 4.160) | Dinar 22 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨186 (Dinar 1.980) | Dinar 2.887 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (Dinar 1.997) | Dinar 3.289 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨133 (Dinar 1.417) | Dinar 3.234 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨68 (Dinar 0.721) | Dinar 1.231 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨64 (Dinar 0.679) | Dinar 2.503 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨172 (Dinar 1.838) | Dinar 7 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat (India) is 49% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨430 (Dinar 4.584) | Dinar 32 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨387 (Dinar 4.129) | Dinar 16 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨716 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 21 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,226 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 33 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨213 (Dinar 2.266) | Dinar 7 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨137 (Dinar 1.463) | Dinar 2.730 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨142 (Dinar 1.510) | Dinar 4.000 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨35,000 (Dinar 373) | Dinar 410 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨17 (Dinar 0.178) | Dinar 0.040 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,547 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 46 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (Dinar 1.145) | Dinar 1.850 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,547 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,600
in Amman
you would need to make just about Dinar 717
(₨67,261)
in Surat.
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