Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨803) | ₨349 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨435) | ₨315 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (₨240) | ₨94 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (₨63) | ₨41 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (₨183) | ₨52 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (₨302) | ₨41 | + 632% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨441) | ₨228 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (₨229) | ₨87 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (₨105) | ₨35 | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (₨148) | ₨119 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨803) | ₨809 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.54 (₨103) | ₨65 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.22 (₨148) | ₨25 | + 503% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (₨123,782) | ₨33,553 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (₨83,636) | ₨7,500 | + 1015% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (₨8,350) | ₨4,669 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (₨73,028) | ₨21,203 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (₨50,235) | ₨25,000 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (₨5,568) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,099) | ₨1,269 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (₨23,987) | ₨41,000 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 (₨10,692) | ₨8,000 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨669) | ₨200 | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨909) | ₨500 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (₨2,747) | ₨2,480 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (₨2,158) | ₨2,891 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (₨5,041) | ₨5,358 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (₨6,499) | ₨4,949 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,338,180) | ₨605,082 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (₨46) | ₨91 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (₨3,011) | ₨1,790 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (₨1,061) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨411) | ₨545 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (₨664) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (₨9,953) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.66 (₨379) | ₨248 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.24 (₨216) | ₨206 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (₨294) | ₨200 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨201) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (₨101) | ₨73 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨1,259) | ₨154 | + 715% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (₨2,453) | ₨1,355 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,338) | ₨471 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (₨12,968) | ₨656 | + 1876% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨4,015) | ₨2,179 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨624) | ₨328 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (₨238) | ₨205 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨201) | ₨153 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (₨28,496) | ₨35,850 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨2,292) | ₨1,719 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (₨376) | ₨252 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨176,098
($2,632)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨95,000
in Amritsar.
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