Cost of living in Ulhasnagar, India vs Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Ulhasnagar (India) is 45% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨768 (£8) | £11 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨204 (£1.99) | £5.67 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £4.05 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (£0.46) | £0.89 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨24 (£0.23) | £2.17 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 (£0.20) | £1.71 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £4.64 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨104 (£1.02) | £2.04 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (£0.23) | £0.83 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨79 (£0.77) | £1.51 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (£4.88) | £8 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨20 (£0.20) | £1.93 | - 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £0.90 | - | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Ulhasnagar (India) is 80% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨14,750 (£144) | £1,210 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,000 (£117) | £1,019 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,165 (£99) | £322 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨12,000 (£117) | £1,275 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨7,000 (£68) | £1,029 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £94 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨450 (£4.39) | £29 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨20,000 (£195) | £316 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,000 (£20) | £97 | - 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £9 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Ulhasnagar (India) is 28% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨700 (£7) | £67 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | £41 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £77 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £66 | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Ulhasnagar (India) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £21,769 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨120 (£1.17) | £1.22 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £70 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Ulhasnagar (India) is 57% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £4.89 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (£1.95) | £8 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (£2.93) | £100 | - 97% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.65 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (£1.95) | £1.98 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨180 (£1.76) | £3.40 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £2.89 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨47 (£0.46) | £2.63 | - 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £14 | - | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Ulhasnagar (India) is 47% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (£10) | £23 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨500 (£4.88) | £22 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (£4.88) | £93 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,000 (£20) | £65 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,000 (£10) | £8 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨170 (£1.66) | £3.10 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨500 (£4.88) | £4.24 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £410 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (£0.01) | £0.12 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,500 (£15) | £26 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £10 | - | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 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 £1,882 (₨192,792) in Ulhasnagar.
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