Cost of living in Pune (India) is 60% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Pune (India) is 65% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Pune | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨316 ($3.82) | $15 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨342 ($4.14) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨133 ($1.61) | $4.30 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 ($0.78) | $0.93 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 ($1.04) | $3.99 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 ($0.53) | $4.27 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 ($2.85) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 ($2.03) | $3.96 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 ($0.40) | $1.68 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨161 ($1.95) | $2.47 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨745 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨66 ($0.80) | $2.09 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 ($0.47) | $2.66 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 77% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Pune | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨38,335 ($464) | $2,041 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨25,478 ($308) | $1,469 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,175 ($63) | $161 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,263 ($233) | $1,546 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,554 ($152) | $1,062 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,829 ($58) | $104 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨715 ($9) | $62 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,149 ($316) | $312 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,331 ($161) | $151 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨485 ($5.87) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨558 ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 28% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Pune | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,532 ($31) | $53 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,715 ($33) | $33 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,849 ($47) | $99 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,952 ($36) | $118 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 24% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Pune | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,031,590 ($24,570) | $23,152 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨111 ($1.34) | $0.80 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨969 ($12) | $25 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨241 ($2.91) | $20 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 70% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Pune | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨124 ($1.50) | $5.78 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨262 ($3.17) | $8 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨790 ($10) | $130 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 ($3.03) | $6 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨155 ($1.88) | $3.81 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨238 ($2.88) | $5.37 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨159 ($1.92) | $4.67 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨82 ($0.99) | $2.04 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨310 ($3.75) | $24 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 53% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Pune | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,565 ($19) | $39 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨591 ($7) | $21 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,105 ($13) | $39 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,392 ($17) | $65 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨683 ($8) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨172 ($2.08) | $4.74 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨210 ($2.54) | $5.77 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,944 ($628) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.20 ($0.01) | $0.20 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,575 ($19) | $33 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨327 ($3.95) | $7 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 679 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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