Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨780) | ₨349 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨423) | ₨315 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.18 (₨207) | ₨94 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (₨60) | ₨46 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (₨178) | ₨52 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.61 (₨234) | ₨41 | + 468% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (₨421) | ₨228 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (₨215) | ₨103 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (₨100) | ₨31 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (₨144) | ₨119 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨780) | ₨827 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (₨116) | ₨65 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (₨107) | ₨27 | + 299% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (₨120,315) | ₨26,545 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (₨81,294) | ₨7,500 | + 984% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (₨8,250) | ₨4,669 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (₨70,982) | ₨30,000 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (₨48,828) | ₨25,000 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (₨6,306) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,012) | ₨1,269 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $359 (₨23,342) | ₨41,000 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (₨10,104) | ₨8,000 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (₨569) | ₨200 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨925) | ₨500 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (₨2,670) | ₨2,480 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (₨2,097) | ₨2,891 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (₨4,900) | ₨5,358 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (₨6,317) | ₨4,949 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,300,700) | ₨605,082 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (₨41) | ₨74 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (₨2,927) | ₨1,790 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (₨1,028) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.78 (₨376) | ₨545 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (₨645) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (₨9,036) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨395) | ₨248 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 (₨214) | ₨206 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (₨279) | ₨200 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.77 (₨180) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (₨100) | ₨73 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨1,170) | ₨154 | + 657% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (₨2,369) | ₨1,355 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,301) | ₨471 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (₨12,985) | ₨656 | + 1878% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨3,902) | ₨2,179 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨630) | ₨328 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (₨232) | ₨205 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨195) | ₨153 | + 27% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $458 (₨29,810) | ₨35,850 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨2,227) | ₨1,719 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (₨365) | ₨252 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 509 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨140,368
($2,158)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,000
in Amritsar.
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