Cost of living in Buffalo, New York, United States vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 138% | |||
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Food in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨1,236) | ₨524 | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨749) | ₨232 | + 222% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.71 (₨271) | ₨178 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (₨62) | ₨53 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.53 (₨185) | ₨74 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.75 (₨274) | ₨38 | + 616% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (₨416) | ₨147 | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (₨221) | ₨133 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (₨112) | ₨19 | + 505% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.73 (₨200) | ₨109 | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,098) | ₨819 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 (₨136) | ₨75 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (₨117) | ₨27 | + 333% | |
Housing | + 259% | |||
Housing in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 259% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,473 (₨107,812) | ₨21,065 | + 412% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $936 (₨68,514) | ₨15,843 | + 332% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (₨15,134) | ₨3,761 | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,167 (₨85,393) | ₨28,261 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $752 (₨55,020) | ₨9,442 | + 483% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (₨7,371) | ₨3,583 | + 106% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,392) | ₨967 | + 251% | |
40” flat screen tv | $271 (₨19,869) | ₨36,957 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (₨7,393) | ₨11,203 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨488) | ₨332 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (₨1,251) | ₨148 | + 745% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (₨3,010) | ₨2,276 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (₨2,764) | ₨2,500 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (₨5,916) | ₨3,034 | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (₨6,842) | ₨2,269 | + 202% | |
Transportation | + 160% | |||
Transportation in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,960 (₨1,753,690) | ₨734,341 | + 139% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (₨45) | ₨67 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (₨5,447) | ₨1,157 | + 371% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (₨1,428) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 167% | |||
Personal Care in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 167% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨532) | ₨174 | + 206% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,129) | ₨500 | + 126% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (₨6,145) | ₨500 | + 1129% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨479) | ₨250 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (₨196) | ₨152 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (₨324) | ₨189 | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (₨250) | ₨106 | + 135% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (₨102) | ₨73 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨999) | ₨190 | + 425% | |
Entertainment | + 114% | |||
Entertainment in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (₨3,173) | ₨1,199 | + 165% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (₨2,008) | ₨451 | + 345% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (₨13,780) | ₨1,423 | + 868% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (₨4,855) | ₨1,473 | + 230% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨691) | ₨525 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (₨277) | ₨164 | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨444) | ₨177 | + 150% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (₨31,756) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (₨13) | ₨2.83 | + 369% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (₨2,025) | ₨2,533 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (₨864) | ₨187 | + 363% | |
TOTAL | + 159% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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