Cost of living in Visakhapatnam, India compared to Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 61% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨235 ($3.65) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨272 ($4.21) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨126 ($1.95) | $4.60 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 ($0.54) | $1.08 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨53 ($0.82) | $3.39 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 ($0.37) | $4.07 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨178 ($2.76) | $10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 ($1.95) | $3.02 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 ($0.41) | $1.52 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 ($1.43) | $2.46 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨786 ($12) | $15 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 ($1.20) | $1.91 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 ($0.40) | $1.96 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 81% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,476 ($225) | $2,113 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,183 ($173) | $1,491 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,397 ($37) | $187 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,400 ($223) | $1,591 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,086 ($141) | $1,072 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,243 ($35) | $101 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨945 ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨48,844 ($758) | $416 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,867 ($169) | $177 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨262 ($4.07) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨294 ($4.56) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 55% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,540 ($39) | $51 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,345 ($21) | $52 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,904 ($61) | $87 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,392 ($37) | $142 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Visakhapatnam (India) is 67% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,115,560 ($17,301) | $27,235 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 ($1.13) | $0.83 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨664 ($10) | $84 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨133 ($2.06) | $19 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 84% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨106 ($1.65) | $9 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨165 ($2.56) | $33 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨647 ($10) | $155 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨217 ($3.36) | $9 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨80 ($1.24) | $4.05 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨109 ($1.69) | $5.07 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨99 ($1.53) | $3.50 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨48 ($0.75) | $2.33 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨236 ($3.66) | $25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 38% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨665 ($10) | $44 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨273 ($4.24) | $25 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨430 ($7) | $207 | - 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,559 ($24) | $34 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨840 ($13) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨70 ($1.09) | $4.63 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨139 ($2.16) | $4.10 | - 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨12,000 ($186) | $135 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨31 ($0.48) | $0.37 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,249 ($19) | $70 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨156 ($2.42) | $8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Visakhapatnam (India) is 68% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,600
in Chicago, Illinois
you would need to make just about $2,145
(₨138,307)
in Visakhapatnam.
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