Cost of living in Kanpur, India vs Birmingham, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kanpur (India) is 61% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨226 (£2.23) | £11 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨309 (£3.05) | £5.67 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨158 (£1.56) | £4.05 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (£0.53) | £0.89 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (£0.75) | £2.17 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (£0.49) | £1.71 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (£1.58) | £4.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (£0.91) | £2.04 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (£0.20) | £0.83 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 (£1.05) | £1.51 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨714 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (£0.76) | £1.93 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (£0.26) | £0.90 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Kanpur (India) is 81% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,998 (£247) | £1,189 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,147 (£140) | £1,019 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,646 (£26) | £322 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,116 (£218) | £1,275 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,377 (£102) | £1,029 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,664 (£16) | £94 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨845 (£8) | £29 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨33,243 (£328) | £316 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,527 (£94) | £97 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨352 (£3.47) | £9 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨345 (£3.40) | £11 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Kanpur (India) is 46% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,229 (£22) | £67 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,879 (£28) | £41 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,288 (£32) | £77 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,030 (£20) | £66 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Kanpur (India) is 77% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨799,805 (£7,891) | £21,769 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (£0.71) | £1.22 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨782 (£8) | £70 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨235 (£2.32) | £13 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Kanpur (India) is 73% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (£0.92) | £4.89 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (£1.97) | £8 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨600 (£5.92) | £100 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨192 (£1.89) | £2.65 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨139 (£1.37) | £1.98 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨309 (£3.05) | £3.40 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (£0.93) | £2.89 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 (£0.54) | £2.63 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨189 (£1.87) | £14 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kanpur (India) is 65% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨454 (£4.48) | £23 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨454 (£4.48) | £22 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £93 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,138 (£11) | £65 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨198 (£1.95) | £8 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (£2.24) | £3.10 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨97 (£0.96) | £4.24 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,973 (£355) | £410 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.33 (£0.01) | £0.12 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (£16) | £26 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (£1.05) | £10 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Birmingham you would need to make just about £1,071 (₨108,576) in Kanpur.
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