Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 126% | |||
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Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (₨987) | ₨524 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨561) | ₨232 | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (₨269) | ₨178 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (₨57) | ₨53 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.60 (₨190) | ₨74 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (₨290) | ₨38 | + 656% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨536) | ₨147 | + 265% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (₨274) | ₨133 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (₨123) | ₨19 | + 562% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (₨211) | ₨109 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨1,215) | ₨819 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.46 (₨107) | ₨75 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (₨142) | ₨27 | + 425% | |
Housing | + 270% | |||
Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 270% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,785 (₨130,230) | ₨21,065 | + 518% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,309 (₨95,481) | ₨15,843 | + 503% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (₨10,045) | ₨3,761 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,159 (₨84,555) | ₨28,261 | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $816 (₨59,551) | ₨9,442 | + 531% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (₨5,122) | ₨3,583 | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (₨2,885) | ₨967 | + 198% | |
40” flat screen tv | $330 (₨24,041) | ₨36,957 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (₨7,459) | ₨11,203 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨728) | ₨332 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (₨1,273) | ₨148 | + 759% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (₨2,957) | ₨2,276 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (₨4,447) | ₨2,500 | + 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (₨6,798) | ₨3,034 | + 124% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨7,286) | ₨2,269 | + 221% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,164 (₨1,689,659) | ₨734,341 | + 130% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (₨44) | ₨67 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (₨1,750) | ₨1,157 | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (₨1,360) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 375% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 375% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (₨370) | ₨174 | + 113% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (₨6,116) | ₨500 | + 1123% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (₨7,660) | ₨500 | + 1432% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (₨423) | ₨250 | + 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (₨290) | ₨152 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (₨395) | ₨189 | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (₨204) | ₨106 | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (₨156) | ₨73 | + 115% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (₨1,223) | ₨190 | + 543% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (₨3,332) | ₨1,199 | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (₨1,825) | ₨451 | + 305% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (₨7,757) | ₨1,423 | + 445% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (₨4,867) | ₨1,473 | + 230% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨765) | ₨525 | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (₨328) | ₨164 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (₨411) | ₨177 | + 132% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (₨31,391) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (₨5,940) | ₨2,533 | + 135% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.91 (₨431) | ₨187 | + 131% | |
TOTAL | + 140% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨151,000 ($2,070) in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad.
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