- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 116% | |||
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Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 116% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (₨1,072) | ₨349 | + 207% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (₨466) | ₨315 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.03 (₨282) | ₨94 | + 200% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (₨76) | ₨41 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | £1.81 (₨169) | ₨52 | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 (₨131) | ₨41 | + 216% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.85 (₨266) | ₨228 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (₨163) | ₨87 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (₨116) | ₨35 | + 231% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.07 (₨100) | ₨119 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (₨559) | ₨809 | - 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (₨170) | ₨65 | + 161% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (₨80) | ₨25 | + 226% | |
Housing | + 148% | |||
Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 148% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,211 (₨112,857) | ₨33,553 | + 236% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £794 (₨74,024) | ₨7,500 | + 887% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (₨14,310) | ₨4,669 | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £706 (₨65,829) | ₨21,203 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £503 (₨46,856) | ₨25,000 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 (₨7,155) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (₨1,890) | ₨1,269 | + 49% | |
40” flat screen TV | £352 (₨32,797) | ₨41,000 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (₨8,071) | ₨8,000 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.31 (₨495) | ₨200 | + 148% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (₨931) | ₨500 | + 86% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (₨5,549) | ₨2,480 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (₨2,621) | ₨2,891 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (₨5,709) | ₨5,358 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (₨5,200) | ₨4,949 | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 104% | |||
Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 104% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (₨1,491,445) | ₨605,082 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (₨102) | ₨91 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (₨4,847) | ₨1,790 | + 171% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (₨1,109) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.93 (₨273) | ₨545 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₨776) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £98 (₨9,148) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.04 (₨376) | ₨248 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (₨150) | ₨206 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.02 (₨281) | ₨200 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.85 (₨172) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (₨169) | ₨73 | + 134% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (₨1,271) | ₨154 | + 723% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (₨2,248) | ₨1,355 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £17 (₨1,585) | ₨471 | + 236% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (₨8,085) | ₨656 | + 1132% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (₨4,195) | ₨2,179 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (₨695) | ₨328 | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (₨237) | ₨205 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.62 (₨337) | ₨153 | + 120% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £331 (₨30,875) | ₨35,850 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (₨13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (₨2,357) | ₨1,719 | + 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (₨846) | ₨252 | + 235% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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For example, you would need at least ₨214,983
(£2,306)
in Manchester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨110,000
in Amritsar.
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