Cost of living in Karimnagar, India vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Karimnagar (India) is 68% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨256 ($3.51) | $15 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨184 ($2.51) | $7 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 ($1.88) | $4.53 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 ($0.72) | $0.91 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨50 ($0.68) | $3.08 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨53 ($0.73) | $4.78 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨251 ($3.43) | $7 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨108 ($1.48) | $3.17 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 ($0.50) | $1.34 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 ($1.06) | $3.28 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 ($3.42) | $15 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨71 ($0.97) | $1.82 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨44 ($0.61) | $1.65 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Karimnagar (India) is 47% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨25,413 ($348) | $2,021 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,000 ($233) | $1,391 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,480 ($75) | $189 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨40,000 ($548) | $1,885 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨25,000 ($342) | $1,089 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,000 ($137) | $122 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 ($14) | $50 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,799 ($490) | $249 | + 97% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,060 ($165) | $155 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨800 ($11) | $13 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨5,000 ($68) | $19 | + 257% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Karimnagar (India) is 27% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,420 ($47) | $58 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,840 ($39) | $49 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,950 ($54) | $94 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,160 ($43) | $111 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Karimnagar (India) is 56% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨600,000 ($8,215) | $25,646 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 ($0.96) | $0.58 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨913 ($13) | $49 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Karimnagar (India) is 9% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨461 ($6) | $5.69 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨600 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $117 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨400 ($5.48) | $5.99 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨750 ($10) | $4.05 | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 ($2.74) | $4.68 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 ($1.37) | $4.16 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨31 ($0.43) | $1.70 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨237 ($3.24) | $31 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Karimnagar (India) is 46% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 ($14) | $52 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨158 ($2.16) | $24 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $224 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 ($14) | $87 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,000 ($27) | $12 | + 134% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨1,000 ($14) | $5.13 | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨90 ($1.23) | $5.69 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨70,000 ($958) | $417 | + 130% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 ($0.03) | $0.19 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨600 ($8) | $61 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨89 ($1.22) | $8 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,700 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $3,335 (₨243,569) in Karimnagar.
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