- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- India
- Swansea
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (₨693) | ₨735 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (₨418) | ₨315 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.58 (₨300) | ₨94 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (₨84) | ₨46 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (₨172) | ₨52 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (₨132) | ₨41 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (₨284) | ₨228 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.38 (₨115) | ₨103 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (₨104) | ₨31 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (₨125) | ₨119 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (₨613) | ₨827 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (₨146) | ₨65 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (₨60) | ₨27 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 142% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £921 (₨77,044) | ₨26,545 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (₨116,264) | ₨7,500 | + 1450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (₨12,595) | ₨4,669 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,167 (₨97,670) | ₨30,000 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (₨40,924) | ₨25,000 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (₨13,239) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (₨948) | ₨1,269 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £375 (₨31,373) | ₨41,000 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (₨6,083) | ₨8,000 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (₨390) | ₨200 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (₨740) | ₨500 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (₨5,354) | ₨2,480 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (₨2,677) | ₨2,891 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (₨5,103) | ₨5,358 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £45 (₨3,765) | ₨4,949 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,250 (₨1,526,822) | ₨605,082 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (₨105) | ₨74 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (₨4,016) | ₨1,790 | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (₨878) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (₨272) | ₨545 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (₨84) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (₨8,366) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (₨293) | ₨248 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (₨95) | ₨206 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.13 (₨262) | ₨200 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (₨167) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (₨109) | ₨73 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (₨767) | ₨154 | + 396% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (₨1,608) | ₨1,355 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (₨1,195) | ₨471 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (₨5,299) | ₨656 | + 707% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (₨4,532) | ₨2,179 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (₨488) | ₨328 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (₨211) | ₨205 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (₨254) | ₨153 | + 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £133 (₨11,085) | ₨8,598 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (₨2,777) | ₨1,719 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (₨658) | ₨252 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨137,953
(£1,649)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,000
in Amritsar.
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