- Cost of Living
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- Puducherry
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Cost of living in Puducherry, India compared to Anaco, Venezuela

Currency:
Food | + 633% | |||
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Food in Puducherry (India) is 633% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨258 (Bs 230,754) | Bs 60 | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨214 (Bs 191,772) | Bs 54 | ||
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (Bs 147,497) | Bs 20 | ||
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨38 (Bs 34,211) | Bs 15 | ||
12 eggs, large | ₨63 (Bs 56,758) | Bs 25 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (Bs 53,768) | Bs 20 | ||
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (Bs 216,864) | Bs 35 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (Bs 131,484) | Bs 40 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (Bs 31,365) | Bs 20 | ||
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨64 (Bs 57,353) | Bs 9 | ||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨867 (Bs 776,649) | Bs 150 | ||
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (Bs 64,047) | Bs 21 | ||
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (Bs 37,854) | - | - | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Puducherry (India) is 47% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,315 (Bs 17,308,721) | Bs 3,500 | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,500 (Bs 12,993,930) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,950 (Bs 1,747,460) | Bs 120 | ||
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,000 (Bs 15,234,263) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨21,782 (Bs 19,519,571) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,667 (Bs 8,662,623) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (Bs 1,075,360) | Bs 400 | ||
40” flat screen TV | ₨38,333 (Bs 34,351,739) | Bs 4,500 | ||
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (Bs 7,169,065) | Bs 250 | ||
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (Bs 380,857) | Bs 30 | ||
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨163 (Bs 145,622) | Bs 15 | ||
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Puducherry (India) is in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,662 (Bs 2,385,479) | Bs 700 | ||
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,100 (Bs 985,746) | Bs 500 | ||
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,375 (Bs 2,128,316) | Bs 800 | ||
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,340 (Bs 2,096,951) | Bs 1,000 | ||
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 86% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,750 (Bs 787,476,974) | Bs 250,000 | ||
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (Bs 59,995) | Bs 3.90 | ||
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,367 (Bs 1,224,718) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 176% | |||
Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 176% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (Bs 210,591) | Bs 30 | ||
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (Bs 217,984) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨450 (Bs 403,260) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨298 (Bs 267,346) | Bs 35 | ||
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (Bs 136,287) | Bs 30 | ||
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (Bs 206,111) | Bs 25 | ||
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨240 (Bs 215,072) | Bs 35 | ||
Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Bs 66,974) | Bs 35 | ||
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨166 (Bs 148,569) | Bs 80 | ||
Entertainment | + 137% | |||
Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 137% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨900 (Bs 806,520) | Bs 300 | ||
2 tickets to the movies | ₨252 (Bs 225,653) | Bs 60 | ||
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨667 (Bs 597,422) | Bs 200 | ||
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,767 (Bs 1,583,171) | Bs 500 | ||
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨750 (Bs 672,100) | Bs 30 | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (Bs 119,484) | Bs 20 | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (Bs 146,742) | Bs 20 | ||
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨25,000 (Bs 22,403,328) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Bs 2.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,940 (Bs 1,738,498) | Bs 80 | ||
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (Bs 115,377) | Bs 30 | ||
TOTAL | + 117% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puducherry (India) is 117% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 21,741
(₨24)
in Puducherry
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 10,000
in Anaco.
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