Cost of living in Visakhapatnam, India compared to Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 57% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨263 ($4.04) | $11 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨283 ($4.35) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨139 ($2.14) | $4.48 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 ($0.63) | $1.08 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨61 ($0.94) | $3.37 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 ($0.36) | $4.14 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨203 ($3.12) | $10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 ($2.07) | $3.07 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 ($0.39) | $1.59 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨105 ($1.61) | $2.46 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨853 ($13) | $14 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 ($1.24) | $1.90 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 ($0.42) | $1.96 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 80% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,518 ($239) | $2,113 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,478 ($177) | $1,407 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,998 ($46) | $189 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,983 ($246) | $1,568 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,286 ($127) | $1,011 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,683 ($57) | $109 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,040 ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,205 ($665) | $375 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,385 ($160) | $133 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨286 ($4.40) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨295 ($4.54) | $24 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 49% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,841 ($44) | $48 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,246 ($19) | $47 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,634 ($71) | $90 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,074 ($47) | $138 | - 66% | |
| 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 | ₨984,875 ($15,150) | $25,151 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 ($1.14) | $0.83 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨695 ($11) | $84 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨140 ($2.15) | $16 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 81% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨122 ($1.88) | $9 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 ($3.07) | $31 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨604 ($9) | $131 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨217 ($3.33) | $8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨83 ($1.28) | $4.01 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨147 ($2.25) | $5.55 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨119 ($1.83) | $3.56 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨57 ($0.87) | $2.40 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 ($4.23) | $25 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 21% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨700 ($11) | $45 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨297 ($4.57) | $24 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨435 ($7) | $221 | - 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,655 ($25) | $34 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨976 ($15) | $13 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨70 ($1.08) | $4.91 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨166 ($2.56) | $4.10 | - 38% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨56,826 ($874) | $409 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨41 ($0.63) | $0.37 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,472 ($23) | $66 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨168 ($2.58) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Visakhapatnam (India) is 63% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
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$5,700
in Chicago, Illinois
you would need to make just about $2,089
(₨135,831)
in Visakhapatnam.
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