Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 353% more expensive than in Bhopal (India)
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| Food | + 295% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 295% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨1,368) | ₨278 | + 392% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨764) | ₨211 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (₨500) | ₨107 | + 369% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (₨90) | ₨55 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (₨193) | ₨68 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (₨342) | ₨38 | + 801% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨631) | ₨163 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.42 (₨278) | ₨122 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (₨155) | ₨22 | + 610% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.89 (₨316) | ₨158 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨1,332) | ₨482 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (₨232) | ₨79 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.98 (₨242) | ₨36 | + 578% | |
| Housing | + 532% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 532% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,328 (₨189,197) | ₨16,196 | + 1068% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,636 (₨132,925) | ₨15,713 | + 746% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (₨14,587) | ₨2,398 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,890 (₨153,546) | ₨13,403 | + 1046% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,060 (₨86,164) | ₨10,920 | + 689% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 (₨8,952) | ₨2,119 | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (₨3,317) | ₨1,076 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $260 (₨21,147) | ₨27,829 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (₨6,803) | ₨14,250 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (₨725) | ₨452 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (₨2,007) | ₨273 | + 635% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,838) | ₨2,618 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (₨3,210) | ₨2,429 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨8,101) | ₨3,193 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (₨10,488) | ₨2,735 | + 283% | |
| Transportation | + 399% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 399% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,229 (₨2,050,011) | ₨686,498 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (₨82) | ₨84 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $97 (₨7,846) | ₨727 | + 980% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (₨1,587) | ₨239 | + 564% | |
| Personal Care | + 379% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 379% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨671) | ₨103 | + 552% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,532) | ₨208 | + 635% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (₨5,202) | ₨558 | + 832% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨659) | ₨262 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (₨223) | ₨107 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨525) | ₨199 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (₨330) | ₨78 | + 324% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (₨160) | ₨32 | + 404% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (₨2,571) | ₨214 | + 1101% | |
| Entertainment | + 252% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 252% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨3,249) | ₨802 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (₨2,393) | ₨399 | + 500% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (₨16,330) | ₨800 | + 1941% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (₨8,476) | ₨1,133 | + 648% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨1,078) | ₨352 | + 206% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (₨390) | ₨167 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨553) | ₨166 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (₨25,406) | ₨22,986 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (₨9) | ₨1.50 | + 472% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (₨4,493) | ₨1,959 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨871) | ₨164 | + 431% | |
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TOTAL | + 353% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 295 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
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