- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- India
- Swansea
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 112% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (₨774) | ₨349 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (₨499) | ₨315 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (₨321) | ₨94 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (₨83) | ₨41 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (₨199) | ₨52 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (₨171) | ₨41 | + 315% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (₨340) | ₨228 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (₨157) | ₨87 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (₨105) | ₨35 | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (₨151) | ₨119 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (₨644) | ₨809 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (₨159) | ₨65 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (₨67) | ₨25 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 137% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (₨81,603) | ₨33,553 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (₨110,783) | ₨7,500 | + 1377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (₨15,203) | ₨4,669 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (₨95,418) | ₨25,750 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (₨40,620) | ₨25,000 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (₨10,538) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (₨1,176) | ₨1,269 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (₨35,647) | ₨41,000 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (₨7,456) | ₨8,000 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (₨409) | ₨200 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (₨811) | ₨500 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (₨5,924) | ₨2,480 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (₨3,118) | ₨2,891 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (₨6,333) | ₨5,358 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (₨4,443) | ₨4,949 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 118% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (₨1,843,891) | ₨605,082 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (₨112) | ₨91 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (₨4,890) | ₨1,790 | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (₨1,025) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (₨304) | ₨545 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (₨94) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (₨9,353) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (₨327) | ₨248 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (₨107) | ₨206 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (₨313) | ₨200 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (₨187) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (₨124) | ₨73 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (₨857) | ₨154 | + 455% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (₨1,850) | ₨1,355 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (₨1,368) | ₨471 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (₨5,924) | ₨656 | + 803% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (₨4,877) | ₨2,179 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (₨546) | ₨328 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (₨236) | ₨205 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (₨278) | ₨153 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (₨2,728) | ₨1,719 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (₨748) | ₨252 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 160 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 95% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨198,895
(£2,127)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨102,000
in Amritsar.
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