Cost of living in Ghaziabad, India vs Birmingham, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghaziabad (India) is 55% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨524 (£5.09) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨232 (£2.26) | £5.67 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨178 (£1.73) | £4.05 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (£0.52) | £0.89 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨74 (£0.72) | £2.17 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (£0.37) | £1.71 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨147 (£1.43) | £4.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (£1.29) | £2.04 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (£0.18) | £0.83 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (£1.06) | £1.51 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (£8) | £8 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨75 (£0.73) | £1.93 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (£0.26) | £0.90 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Ghaziabad (India) is 79% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,065 (£205) | £1,189 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,843 (£154) | £1,019 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,761 (£37) | £322 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,261 (£274) | £1,275 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,442 (£92) | £1,029 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,583 (£35) | £94 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨967 (£9) | £29 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨36,957 (£359) | £316 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,203 (£109) | £97 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨332 (£3.22) | £9 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨148 (£1.44) | £11 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Ghaziabad (India) is 51% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,276 (£22) | £67 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,500 (£24) | £41 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,034 (£29) | £77 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,269 (£22) | £66 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Ghaziabad (India) is 72% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨734,341 (£7,131) | £21,769 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (£0.65) | £1.22 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,157 (£11) | £70 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghaziabad (India) is 70% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨174 (£1.69) | £4.89 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 (£4.86) | £8 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£4.86) | £100 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (£2.43) | £2.65 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (£1.48) | £1.98 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨189 (£1.83) | £3.40 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨106 (£1.03) | £2.89 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (£0.71) | £2.63 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨190 (£1.85) | £14 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghaziabad (India) is 55% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (£12) | £23 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨451 (£4.38) | £22 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,423 (£14) | £93 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,473 (£14) | £65 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨525 (£5.10) | £8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨164 (£1.60) | £3.10 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨177 (£1.72) | £4.24 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £410 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.83 (£0.03) | £0.12 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,533 (£25) | £26 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨187 (£1.81) | £10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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