- Cost of Living
- India
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- Dindigul
- Amritsar
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Cost of living in Dindigul, India compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Dindigul (India) is 15% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨652 | ₨349 | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨378 | ₨315 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨73 | ₨94 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 | ₨41 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨50 | ₨52 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 | ₨41 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨194 | ₨228 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 | ₨87 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 | ₨35 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨113 | ₨119 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨526 | ₨809 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨53 | ₨65 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 | ₨25 | + 11% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Dindigul (India) is 27% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,810 | ₨33,553 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨8,783 | ₨7,500 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,704 | ₨4,669 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨22,925 | ₨25,750 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,707 | ₨25,000 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,470 | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨640 | ₨1,269 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨49,828 | ₨41,000 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,590 | ₨8,000 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨489 | ₨200 | + 145% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨210 | ₨500 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Dindigul (India) is 38% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,599 | ₨2,480 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,767 | ₨2,891 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,543 | ₨5,358 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,749 | ₨4,949 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Dindigul (India) is 14% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨994,122 | ₨605,082 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 | ₨91 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨992 | ₨1,790 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Dindigul (India) is 12% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨181 | ₨545 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨182 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨350 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨215 | ₨248 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨196 | ₨206 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨208 | ₨200 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨81 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨49 | ₨73 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨140 | ₨154 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Dindigul (India) is 22% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨510 | ₨1,355 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 | ₨471 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨380 | ₨656 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨457 | ₨2,179 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨950 | ₨328 | + 189% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨586 | ₨205 | + 186% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 | ₨153 | - 2% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨22,437 | ₨35,850 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨87 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,161 | ₨1,719 | - 32% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 | ₨252 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dindigul (India) is 15% cheaper than in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨93,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨78,927
in Dindigul.
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