Cost of living in Pune (India) is 35% more expensive than in Bhopal (India)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Pune (India) is 19% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Pune | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨462 | ₨238 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨364 | ₨311 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 | ₨163 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨69 | ₨58 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 | ₨93 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 | ₨35 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨268 | ₨149 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 | ₨150 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 | ₨23 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨164 | ₨173 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨885 | ₨626 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 | ₨85 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 | ₨41 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 48% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Pune | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨36,026 | ₨16,868 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,914 | ₨12,467 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,887 | ₨3,464 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,001 | ₨17,629 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,605 | ₨12,077 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,338 | ₨2,313 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨657 | ₨862 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,906 | ₨28,685 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,323 | ₨8,824 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨675 | ₨413 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨374 | ₨289 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 22% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Pune | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,869 | ₨2,722 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,283 | ₨2,582 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,359 | ₨3,317 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,154 | ₨2,716 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 44% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Pune | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,681,900 | ₨723,887 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 | ₨89 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨961 | ₨783 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨241 | ₨283 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is about the same as in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Pune | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨143 | ₨110 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 | ₨201 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨937 | ₨3,215 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨267 | ₨265 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 | ₨107 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 | ₨285 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨207 | ₨79 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨101 | ₨49 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 | ₨240 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 54% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Pune | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,429 | ₨896 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 | ₨460 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,244 | ₨1,442 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,883 | ₨1,209 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨899 | ₨412 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 | ₨160 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨283 | ₨126 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨57,020 | ₨28,745 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.13 | ₨1.50 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,791 | ₨2,113 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨315 | ₨170 | + 86% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 760 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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