Cost of living in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 161% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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| Food in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 122% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belfast (United Kingdom) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £9 (₨941) | ₨524 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £6 (₨641) | ₨232 | 176% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £3.37 (₨343) | ₨178 | 92% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.75 (₨77) | ₨53 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.30 (₨234) | ₨74 | 217% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £2.26 (₨230) | ₨38 | 500% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £4.06 (₨413) | ₨147 | 181% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £2.01 (₨205) | ₨133 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.91 (₨92) | ₨19 | 396% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.77 (₨180) | ₨109 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 (₨792) | ₨819 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.96 (₨199) | ₨75 | 164% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £1.19 (₨121) | ₨27 | 347% |
| Housing in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 255% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Belfast (United Kingdom) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,307 (₨132,991) | ₨21,065 | 531% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £648 (₨65,882) | ₨15,843 | 316% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £106 (₨10,736) | ₨3,761 | 185% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £744 (₨75,669) | ₨28,261 | 168% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £567 (₨57,648) | ₨9,442 | 511% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £71 (₨7,199) | ₨3,583 | 101% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £27 (₨2,734) | ₨967 | 183% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £400 (₨40,717) | ₨36,957 | 10% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £89 (₨9,069) | ₨11,203 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £7 (₨689) | ₨332 | 108% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £11 (₨1,169) | ₨148 | 689% |
| Clothes in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 83% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Belfast (United Kingdom) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £64 (₨6,526) | ₨2,276 | 187% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £36 (₨3,615) | ₨2,500 | 45% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £72 (₨7,338) | ₨3,034 | 142% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £59 (₨5,981) | ₨2,269 | 164% |
| Transportation in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 190% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Belfast (United Kingdom) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £20,244 (₨2,059,256) | ₨734,341 | 180% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.21 (₨123) | ₨67 | 85% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £50 (₨5,117) | ₨1,157 | 342% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £12 (₨1,227) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 112% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Belfast (United Kingdom) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £2.69 (₨274) | ₨174 | 57% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £6 (₨654) | ₨500 | 31% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £65 (₨6,598) | ₨500 | 1220% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £2.79 (₨284) | ₨250 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.35 (₨137) | ₨152 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £2.64 (₨268) | ₨189 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.67 (₨170) | ₨106 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.00 (₨102) | ₨73 | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £9 (₨932) | ₨190 | 390% |
| Entertainment in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 108% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Belfast (United Kingdom) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £30 (₨3,053) | ₨1,199 | 155% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £14 (₨1,444) | ₨451 | 220% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £79 (₨8,077) | ₨1,423 | 467% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £51 (₨5,163) | ₨1,473 | 251% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £8 (₨794) | ₨525 | 51% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.80 (₨285) | ₨164 | 73% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £4.20 (₨427) | ₨177 | 141% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £435 (₨44,293) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.09 (₨9) | ₨2.83 | 219% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £30 (₨3,091) | ₨2,533 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £11 (₨1,069) | ₨187 | 472% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨164,602 (£1,618) in Belfast to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad.