- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- India
- Swansea
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 91% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (₨728) | ₨349 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.05 (₨444) | ₨315 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.50 (₨308) | ₨94 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (₨89) | ₨46 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (₨181) | ₨52 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (₨139) | ₨41 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (₨298) | ₨228 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.50 (₨132) | ₨103 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (₨103) | ₨31 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (₨132) | ₨119 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (₨644) | ₨827 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (₨153) | ₨65 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (₨63) | ₨27 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 149% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £921 (₨80,970) | ₨26,545 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (₨122,189) | ₨7,500 | + 1529% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (₨13,237) | ₨4,669 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (₨94,297) | ₨30,000 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (₨43,010) | ₨25,000 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (₨13,914) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (₨996) | ₨1,269 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £378 (₨33,273) | ₨41,000 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (₨6,712) | ₨8,000 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (₨410) | ₨200 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (₨777) | ₨500 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (₨5,627) | ₨2,480 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (₨2,814) | ₨2,891 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £64 (₨5,627) | ₨5,358 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 (₨4,132) | ₨4,949 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 106% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,800 (₨1,652,982) | ₨605,082 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (₨108) | ₨74 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (₨4,220) | ₨1,790 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (₨922) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (₨286) | ₨545 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (₨88) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (₨8,792) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (₨308) | ₨248 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (₨100) | ₨206 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (₨294) | ₨200 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (₨176) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (₨117) | ₨73 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (₨806) | ₨154 | + 422% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (₨1,690) | ₨1,355 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (₨1,256) | ₨471 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (₨5,569) | ₨656 | + 748% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (₨4,763) | ₨2,179 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (₨513) | ₨328 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (₨222) | ₨205 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (₨267) | ₨153 | + 74% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (₨12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (₨2,638) | ₨1,719 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (₨703) | ₨252 | + 179% | |
| 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 109 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 90% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨148,086
(£1,684)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,000
in Amritsar.
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