Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Amritsar, India
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| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨815) | ₨349 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨441) | ₨315 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (₨279) | ₨94 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (₨61) | ₨41 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (₨185) | ₨52 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.55 (₨309) | ₨41 | + 648% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨518) | ₨228 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.98 (₨270) | ₨87 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (₨100) | ₨35 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (₨150) | ₨119 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨815) | ₨809 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (₨112) | ₨65 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (₨162) | ₨25 | + 560% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (₨125,600) | ₨33,553 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (₨84,865) | ₨7,500 | + 1032% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (₨10,260) | ₨4,669 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (₨74,100) | ₨21,203 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (₨50,972) | ₨25,000 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (₨5,705) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,145) | ₨1,269 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (₨24,430) | ₨41,000 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (₨10,252) | ₨8,000 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨700) | ₨200 | + 250% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨979) | ₨500 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (₨2,787) | ₨2,480 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (₨2,190) | ₨2,891 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (₨5,115) | ₨5,358 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (₨6,594) | ₨4,949 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,357,834) | ₨605,082 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (₨48) | ₨91 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (₨3,055) | ₨1,790 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (₨1,073) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨509) | ₨545 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (₨688) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $148 (₨10,028) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.85 (₨397) | ₨248 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (₨228) | ₨206 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (₨302) | ₨200 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (₨232) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (₨96) | ₨73 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,364) | ₨154 | + 783% | |
| 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 | $36 (₨2,452) | ₨1,355 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,358) | ₨471 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (₨13,621) | ₨656 | + 1975% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨4,074) | ₨2,179 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨661) | ₨328 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (₨242) | ₨205 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨204) | ₨153 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (₨28,866) | ₨35,850 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨2,325) | ₨1,719 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (₨382) | ₨252 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 522 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨182,318
($2,685)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨96,000
in Amritsar.
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