- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kanpur, India compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kanpur (India) is 2% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨229 | ₨349 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨286 | ₨315 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨156 | ₨94 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 | ₨41 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 | ₨52 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 | ₨41 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨158 | ₨228 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨91 | ₨87 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 | ₨35 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨90 | ₨119 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨844 | ₨809 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 | ₨65 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 | ₨25 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Kanpur (India) is 29% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,026 | ₨33,553 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,730 | ₨7,500 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,056 | ₨4,669 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,512 | ₨21,203 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,734 | ₨25,000 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,700 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,118 | ₨1,269 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨31,009 | ₨41,000 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,116 | ₨8,000 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨351 | ₨200 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨450 | ₨500 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kanpur (India) is 31% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,943 | ₨2,480 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,133 | ₨2,891 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,014 | ₨5,358 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,983 | ₨4,949 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kanpur (India) is 4% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨683,380 | ₨605,082 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 | ₨91 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,790 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨306 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kanpur (India) is 17% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨86 | ₨545 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨120 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨145 | ₨248 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨127 | ₨206 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨293 | ₨200 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨85 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 | ₨73 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨225 | ₨154 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kanpur (India) is 27% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨350 | ₨1,355 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨375 | ₨471 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨656 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,133 | ₨2,179 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨175 | ₨328 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨246 | ₨205 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨155 | ₨153 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨32,000 | ₨35,850 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨83 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,250 | ₨1,719 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨90 | ₨252 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kanpur (India) is 17% cheaper than in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨98,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨81,646
in Kanpur.
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