- Cost of Living
- India
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- Amritsar
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Cost of living in Agra, India compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Agra (India) is 13% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨283 | ₨349 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨145 | ₨315 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨159 | ₨94 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 | ₨41 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨74 | ₨52 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 | ₨41 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨87 | ₨228 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨101 | ₨87 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨16 | ₨35 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨89 | ₨119 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨643 | ₨809 | - 21% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨75 | ₨65 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 | ₨25 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Agra (India) is 16% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,330 | ₨33,553 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,533 | ₨7,500 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,375 | ₨4,669 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨35,000 | ₨21,203 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨17,500 | ₨25,000 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨12,000 | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,550 | ₨1,269 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨30,500 | ₨41,000 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,000 | ₨8,000 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,225 | ₨200 | + 513% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,040 | ₨500 | + 108% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Agra (India) is 18% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,233 | ₨2,480 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,333 | ₨2,891 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,625 | ₨5,358 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,167 | ₨4,949 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Agra (India) is 37% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨767,287 | ₨605,082 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 | ₨91 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨560 | ₨1,790 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Agra (India) is 4% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨220 | ₨545 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨625 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨650 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨175 | ₨248 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 | ₨206 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨317 | ₨200 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨50 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 | ₨73 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨125 | ₨154 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Agra (India) is 5% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,243 | ₨1,355 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 | ₨471 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨750 | ₨656 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,775 | ₨2,179 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,167 | ₨328 | + 560% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨150 | ₨205 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨140 | ₨153 | - 9% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨15,000 | ₨35,850 | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,500 | ₨1,719 | - 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨190 | ₨252 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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₨98,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨87,536
in Agra.
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