- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Allahabad
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Allahabad, India compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Allahabad (India) is 61% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨295 ($4.57) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨341 ($5.30) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨113 ($1.75) | $4.81 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 ($0.68) | $0.99 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨118 ($1.84) | $3.59 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 ($0.37) | $5.07 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨329 ($5.10) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨103 ($1.61) | $4.46 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 ($0.33) | $2.35 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨93 ($1.45) | $1.88 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨951 ($15) | $14 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨57 ($0.89) | $2.65 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 ($0.50) | $3.04 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Allahabad (India) is 74% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,100 ($405) | $2,100 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,882 ($262) | $1,683 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,586 ($56) | $188 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,399 ($223) | $1,183 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,333 ($176) | $994 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,000 ($31) | $154 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,198 ($19) | $76 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,364 ($564) | $336 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,899 ($169) | $102 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨291 ($4.51) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨944 ($15) | $16 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Allahabad (India) is 22% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,829 ($28) | $42 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,948 ($30) | $34 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,900 ($45) | $72 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,742 ($43) | $80 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Allahabad (India) is 40% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,077,630 ($16,713) | $22,500 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨54 ($0.84) | $0.73 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,053 ($32) | $60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨117 ($1.82) | $16 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Allahabad (India) is 42% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨500 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨80 ($1.24) | $35 | - 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 ($3.10) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨438 ($7) | $3.46 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨164 ($2.55) | $5.18 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 ($1.55) | $3.38 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨47 ($0.74) | $2.90 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨134 ($2.07) | $21 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Allahabad (India) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨826 ($13) | $46 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨390 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨597 ($9) | $60 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,993 ($62) | $63 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨100 ($1.55) | $8 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 ($1.55) | $5.00 | - 69% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨12,500 ($194) | $124 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨500 ($8) | $66 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 ($1.86) | $10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 479 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,600
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,767
(₨178,436)
in Allahabad.
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