- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- India
- Manchester
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (₨998) | ₨349 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (₨434) | ₨315 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.03 (₨263) | ₨94 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (₨71) | ₨46 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.81 (₨157) | ₨52 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 (₨121) | ₨41 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.85 (₨247) | ₨228 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (₨152) | ₨103 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (₨108) | ₨31 | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.07 (₨93) | ₨119 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (₨521) | ₨827 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.96 (₨170) | ₨65 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (₨75) | ₨27 | + 178% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 134% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,211 (₨105,043) | ₨26,545 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £794 (₨68,899) | ₨7,500 | + 819% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (₨13,320) | ₨4,669 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £706 (₨61,271) | ₨30,000 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £503 (₨43,612) | ₨25,000 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 (₨6,660) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (₨1,760) | ₨1,269 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £350 (₨30,363) | ₨41,000 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £89 (₨7,723) | ₨8,000 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.32 (₨462) | ₨200 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (₨811) | ₨500 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 3% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (₨5,165) | ₨2,480 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (₨2,440) | ₨2,891 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (₨5,313) | ₨5,358 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (₨4,840) | ₨4,949 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (₨1,388,186) | ₨605,082 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (₨95) | ₨74 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (₨4,512) | ₨1,790 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (₨1,348) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 3% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (₨309) | ₨545 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₨730) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (₨8,220) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.35 (₨291) | ₨248 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.65 (₨143) | ₨206 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.79 (₨242) | ₨200 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 (₨150) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 (₨142) | ₨73 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (₨1,167) | ₨154 | + 655% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 (₨2,141) | ₨1,355 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (₨1,475) | ₨471 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (₨8,071) | ₨656 | + 1130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (₨3,904) | ₨2,179 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (₨669) | ₨328 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (₨220) | ₨205 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.62 (₨314) | ₨153 | + 105% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £373 (₨32,347) | ₨35,850 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (₨12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (₨2,194) | ₨1,719 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (₨788) | ₨252 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 783 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least ₨146,178
(£1,685)
in Manchester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,000
in Amritsar.
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