Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 151% | |||
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Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (₨1,047) | ₨524 | + 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨641) | ₨232 | + 176% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.38 (₨393) | ₨178 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (₨76) | ₨53 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.96 (₨289) | ₨74 | + 292% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (₨301) | ₨38 | + 685% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.89 (₨357) | ₨147 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (₨230) | ₨133 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (₨147) | ₨19 | + 689% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (₨203) | ₨109 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨1,195) | ₨819 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (₨158) | ₨75 | + 109% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (₨142) | ₨27 | + 426% | |
Housing | + 536% | |||
Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 536% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,438 (₨250,998) | ₨21,065 | + 1092% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,236 (₨163,213) | ₨15,843 | + 930% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $236 (₨17,194) | ₨3,761 | + 357% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,131 (₨155,530) | ₨28,261 | + 450% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,480 (₨108,054) | ₨9,442 | + 1044% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (₨10,165) | ₨3,583 | + 184% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (₨3,205) | ₨967 | + 231% | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (₨23,447) | ₨36,957 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (₨11,092) | ₨11,203 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (₨1,121) | ₨332 | + 238% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (₨1,987) | ₨148 | + 1241% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨2,950) | ₨2,276 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨3,265) | ₨2,500 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (₨6,611) | ₨3,034 | + 118% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (₨9,931) | ₨2,269 | + 338% | |
Transportation | + 181% | |||
Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,192 (₨1,693,002) | ₨734,341 | + 131% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (₨73) | ₨67 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (₨5,838) | ₨1,157 | + 405% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 (₨2,256) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 230% | |||
Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 230% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨520) | ₨174 | + 199% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (₨1,214) | ₨500 | + 143% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (₨6,703) | ₨500 | + 1241% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (₨739) | ₨250 | + 195% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.28 (₨312) | ₨152 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.71 (₨417) | ₨189 | + 121% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (₨314) | ₨106 | + 195% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (₨162) | ₨73 | + 123% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (₨1,571) | ₨190 | + 726% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (₨3,337) | ₨1,199 | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (₨2,028) | ₨451 | + 350% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $285 (₨20,775) | ₨1,423 | + 1359% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (₨6,210) | ₨1,473 | + 322% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨1,006) | ₨525 | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (₨359) | ₨164 | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨523) | ₨177 | + 195% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (₨31,204) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.07 (₨4.99) | ₨2.83 | + 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (₨2,997) | ₨2,533 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨582) | ₨187 | + 212% | |
TOTAL | + 235% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Irvine, California (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨214,286 ($2,935) in Irvine, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨64,000 in Ghaziabad.
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