- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- India
- Swansea
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 101% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (₨743) | ₨349 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (₨479) | ₨315 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (₨308) | ₨94 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (₨80) | ₨41 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (₨191) | ₨52 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (₨164) | ₨41 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (₨327) | ₨228 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (₨150) | ₨87 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (₨101) | ₨35 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (₨144) | ₨119 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (₨618) | ₨809 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (₨153) | ₨65 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (₨64) | ₨25 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (₨78,307) | ₨33,553 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (₨106,310) | ₨7,500 | + 1317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (₨14,589) | ₨4,669 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (₨91,565) | ₨21,203 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £446 (₨40,031) | ₨25,000 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (₨10,113) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (₨1,128) | ₨1,269 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (₨34,207) | ₨41,000 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (₨7,155) | ₨8,000 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (₨393) | ₨200 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (₨778) | ₨500 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (₨5,684) | ₨2,480 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (₨2,992) | ₨2,891 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (₨6,078) | ₨5,358 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (₨4,263) | ₨4,949 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 111% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (₨1,769,430) | ₨605,082 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (₨107) | ₨91 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (₨4,693) | ₨1,790 | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (₨983) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (₨292) | ₨545 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (₨8,975) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (₨314) | ₨248 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (₨102) | ₨206 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (₨300) | ₨200 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (₨179) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (₨119) | ₨73 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (₨795) | ₨154 | + 415% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (₨1,775) | ₨1,355 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (₨1,313) | ₨471 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (₨5,385) | ₨656 | + 720% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (₨4,562) | ₨2,179 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (₨524) | ₨328 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (₨226) | ₨205 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (₨267) | ₨153 | + 74% | |
| 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 (₨2,618) | ₨1,719 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (₨718) | ₨252 | + 184% | |
| 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 114 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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 ₨186,055
(£2,073)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨98,000
in Amritsar.
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