- Cost of Living
- India
- Jordan
- Surat
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat, India compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat (India) is 38% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨341 (Dinar 3.759) | Dinar 4.000 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨249 (Dinar 2.738) | Dinar 4.659 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 (Dinar 1.764) | Dinar 2.105 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Dinar 0.545) | Dinar 1.154 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (Dinar 0.795) | Dinar 1.600 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (Dinar 0.390) | Dinar 0.500 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨157 (Dinar 1.732) | Dinar 2.340 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 (Dinar 1.119) | Dinar 1.650 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (Dinar 0.213) | Dinar 1.300 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (Dinar 1.447) | Dinar 3.910 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨898 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (Dinar 0.884) | Dinar 1.151 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (Dinar 0.298) | Dinar 0.270 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Surat (India) is 60% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,305 (Dinar 157) | Dinar 558 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,228 (Dinar 102) | Dinar 407 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,751 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 45 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,049 (Dinar 166) | Dinar 314 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,422 (Dinar 115) | Dinar 223 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,727 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 23 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨780 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 31 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,908 (Dinar 417) | Dinar 309 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,257 (Dinar 135) | Dinar 98 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨353 (Dinar 3.885) | Dinar 4.872 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨146 (Dinar 1.606) | Dinar 7 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Surat (India) is 65% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,550 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 63 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,907 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 55 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,149 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 63 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,639 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 73 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Surat (India) is 61% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨791,347 (Dinar 8,713) | Dinar 25,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (Dinar 0.784) | Dinar 0.830 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨651 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 30 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨122 (Dinar 1.345) | Dinar 4.027 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Surat (India) is 55% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (Dinar 0.907) | Dinar 2.607 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨157 (Dinar 1.728) | Dinar 5.433 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨390 (Dinar 4.296) | Dinar 20 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨186 (Dinar 2.045) | Dinar 3.421 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (Dinar 2.062) | Dinar 3.125 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨133 (Dinar 1.463) | Dinar 2.981 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨68 (Dinar 0.744) | Dinar 1.139 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨64 (Dinar 0.702) | Dinar 2.044 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨172 (Dinar 1.898) | Dinar 6 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat (India) is 53% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨430 (Dinar 4.733) | Dinar 30 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨387 (Dinar 4.264) | Dinar 16 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨716 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 21 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,226 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 33 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨213 (Dinar 2.340) | Dinar 8 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨137 (Dinar 1.510) | Dinar 2.730 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨142 (Dinar 1.560) | Dinar 4.000 | - 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨50,000 (Dinar 550) | Dinar 415 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.87 (Dinar 0.032) | Dinar 0.040 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,547 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 46 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (Dinar 1.182) | Dinar 1.850 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,896 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 54% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
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Dinar 1,700
in Amman
you would need to make just about Dinar 776
(₨70,474)
in Surat.
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