Cost of living in Visakhapatnam, India compared to Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 56% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨268 ($3.94) | $11 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨294 ($4.31) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨151 ($2.22) | $4.57 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 ($0.76) | $1.08 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨60 ($0.88) | $2.66 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨62 ($0.92) | $3.43 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨217 ($3.19) | $10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 ($1.85) | $3.16 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 ($0.39) | $1.63 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 ($1.71) | $2.46 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨836 ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨83 ($1.22) | $2.22 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 ($0.39) | $1.96 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 79% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,866 ($277) | $2,113 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,063 ($192) | $1,477 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,888 ($42) | $184 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,680 ($215) | $1,511 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,973 ($132) | $1,019 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,484 ($36) | $128 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,012 ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,169 ($633) | $376 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,385 ($152) | $133 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨292 ($4.29) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨353 ($5.19) | $23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 38% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,031 ($44) | $51 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,771 ($26) | $45 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,985 ($73) | $89 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,177 ($47) | $123 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Visakhapatnam (India) is 68% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨913,747 ($13,408) | $23,288 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 ($1.09) | $0.83 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨787 ($12) | $84 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨254 ($3.72) | $23 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 75% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨122 ($1.78) | $8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 ($3.07) | $17 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,105 ($16) | $120 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨188 ($2.76) | $8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨105 ($1.55) | $3.55 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨157 ($2.31) | $5.44 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 ($1.66) | $3.63 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨64 ($0.93) | $2.01 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨257 ($3.77) | $24 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 17% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨839 ($12) | $46 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨340 ($5.00) | $25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 ($22) | $289 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,845 ($27) | $34 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨887 ($13) | $13 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 ($1.46) | $5.25 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨170 ($2.50) | $4.10 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨47,797 ($701) | $425 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨59 ($0.86) | $0.37 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,586 ($23) | $66 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨177 ($2.59) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Visakhapatnam (India) is 60% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,800
in Chicago, Illinois
you would need to make just about $2,296
(₨156,461)
in Visakhapatnam.
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