Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨774) | ₨735 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨419) | ₨315 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (₨199) | ₨94 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (₨59) | ₨46 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (₨176) | ₨52 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.15 (₨203) | ₨41 | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (₨397) | ₨228 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (₨180) | ₨103 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (₨109) | ₨31 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (₨143) | ₨119 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨774) | ₨827 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (₨116) | ₨65 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (₨103) | ₨27 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (₨119,379) | ₨26,545 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (₨80,661) | ₨7,500 | + 975% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (₨8,259) | ₨4,669 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (₨70,430) | ₨30,000 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (₨48,448) | ₨25,000 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (₨6,235) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨2,989) | ₨1,269 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (₨24,634) | ₨41,000 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (₨8,071) | ₨8,000 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨510) | ₨200 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨931) | ₨500 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (₨2,649) | ₨2,480 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (₨2,081) | ₨2,891 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (₨4,862) | ₨5,358 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (₨6,268) | ₨4,949 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,290,580) | ₨606,813 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (₨39) | ₨74 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (₨2,904) | ₨1,790 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (₨1,020) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨409) | ₨545 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (₨718) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (₨8,691) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (₨441) | ₨248 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (₨210) | ₨206 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.23 (₨273) | ₨200 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.68 (₨173) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (₨110) | ₨73 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨1,182) | ₨154 | + 665% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (₨2,510) | ₨1,355 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,291) | ₨471 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (₨12,598) | ₨656 | + 1819% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨3,872) | ₨2,179 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨544) | ₨328 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (₨230) | ₨205 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨194) | ₨153 | + 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (₨8,055) | ₨8,598 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨2,210) | ₨1,719 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (₨363) | ₨252 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨126,509
($1,960)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨73,000
in Amritsar.
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