- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Allahabad
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Allahabad, India compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Allahabad (India) is 66% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨261 ($3.93) | $12 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨296 ($4.46) | $8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨113 ($1.70) | $5.26 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 ($0.66) | $0.99 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨118 ($1.78) | $3.59 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 ($0.41) | $5.70 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨271 ($4.08) | $8 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 ($1.53) | $4.01 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 ($0.30) | $2.45 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 ($1.38) | $1.88 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨885 ($13) | $14 | - 1% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 ($0.91) | $2.76 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 ($0.42) | $2.61 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Allahabad (India) is 76% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,558 ($324) | $2,100 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,882 ($254) | $1,683 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,586 ($54) | $295 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,943 ($210) | $1,183 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,333 ($171) | $994 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,000 ($30) | $168 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,415 ($21) | $76 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨32,610 ($491) | $377 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,757 ($162) | $103 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨277 ($4.16) | $16 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨888 ($13) | $16 | - 14% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Allahabad (India) is 25% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,805 ($27) | $42 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,948 ($29) | $34 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,695 ($41) | $72 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,495 ($38) | $80 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Allahabad (India) is 22% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨989,189 ($14,886) | $22,500 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨54 ($0.82) | $0.77 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,050 ($46) | $60 | - 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Allahabad (India) is 70% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨500 ($8) | $7 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨80 ($1.20) | $31 | - 96% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 ($8) | $170 | - 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 ($3.01) | $7 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨438 ($7) | $3.18 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨164 ($2.47) | $4.59 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 ($1.50) | $3.63 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨47 ($0.71) | $2.39 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨134 ($2.01) | $17 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Allahabad (India) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨826 ($12) | $49 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨381 ($5.73) | $25 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨682 ($10) | $75 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,993 ($60) | $63 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨100 ($1.50) | $9 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 ($1.50) | $5.00 | - 70% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,000 ($15) | $66 | - 77% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 ($1.81) | $10 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Allahabad (India) is 58% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,797
(₨185,876)
in Allahabad.
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