Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨924) | ₨524 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨547) | ₨232 | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (₨282) | ₨178 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.64 (₨46) | ₨53 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.08 (₨152) | ₨74 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.86 (₨209) | ₨38 | + 446% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.73 (₨418) | ₨147 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.66 (₨194) | ₨133 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (₨106) | ₨19 | + 470% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (₨156) | ₨109 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,074) | ₨819 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.51 (₨110) | ₨75 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (₨125) | ₨27 | + 363% | |
Housing | + 235% | |||
Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,461 (₨106,632) | ₨21,065 | + 406% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,112 (₨81,210) | ₨15,843 | + 413% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (₨12,002) | ₨3,761 | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $978 (₨71,395) | ₨28,261 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $813 (₨59,337) | ₨9,442 | + 528% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (₨6,497) | ₨3,583 | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $37 (₨2,667) | ₨967 | + 176% | |
40” flat screen tv | $263 (₨19,174) | ₨36,957 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (₨5,721) | ₨11,203 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨709) | ₨332 | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (₨1,263) | ₨148 | + 753% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (₨3,164) | ₨2,276 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (₨2,833) | ₨2,500 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨6,006) | ₨3,034 | + 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (₨8,034) | ₨2,269 | + 254% | |
Transportation | + 107% | |||
Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,716 (₨1,585,270) | ₨734,341 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (₨43) | ₨67 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (₨3,993) | ₨1,157 | + 245% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨1,108) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 203% | |||
Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨611) | ₨174 | + 252% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨651) | ₨500 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (₨9,878) | ₨500 | + 1876% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨487) | ₨250 | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (₨234) | ₨152 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (₨323) | ₨189 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (₨220) | ₨106 | + 107% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (₨108) | ₨73 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,192) | ₨190 | + 527% | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (₨2,687) | ₨1,199 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (₨1,506) | ₨451 | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $79 (₨5,789) | ₨1,423 | + 307% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (₨4,386) | ₨1,473 | + 198% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨660) | ₨525 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (₨363) | ₨164 | + 121% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨378) | ₨177 | + 113% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (₨31,367) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (₨28) | ₨2.83 | + 896% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (₨3,966) | ₨2,533 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨507) | ₨187 | + 171% | |
TOTAL | + 136% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨158,269 ($2,168) in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨67,000 in Ghaziabad.
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