Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 108% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (₨953) | ₨524 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.95 (₨594) | ₨232 | + 156% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.87 (₨386) | ₨178 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.75 (₨75) | ₨53 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.21 (₨220) | ₨74 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.59 (₨159) | ₨38 | + 314% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.34 (₨432) | ₨147 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (₨183) | ₨133 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (₨86) | ₨19 | + 363% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.02 (₨202) | ₨109 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₨821) | ₨819 | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (₨202) | ₨75 | + 168% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (₨71) | ₨27 | + 163% | |
Housing | + 286% | |||
Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 286% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,090 (₨108,738) | ₨21,065 | + 416% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,706 (₨170,187) | ₨15,843 | + 974% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £124 (₨12,344) | ₨3,761 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £781 (₨77,890) | ₨28,261 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £898 (₨89,552) | ₨9,442 | + 848% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £91 (₨9,056) | ₨3,583 | + 153% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (₨1,958) | ₨967 | + 102% | |
40” flat screen tv | £317 (₨31,613) | ₨36,957 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (₨7,917) | ₨11,203 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (₨671) | ₨332 | + 102% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (₨942) | ₨148 | + 536% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (₨7,303) | ₨2,276 | + 221% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £26 (₨2,606) | ₨2,500 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (₨7,195) | ₨3,034 | + 137% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (₨6,259) | ₨2,269 | + 176% | |
Transportation | + 281% | |||
Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 281% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,176 (₨1,912,462) | ₨734,341 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (₨126) | ₨67 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (₨8,121) | ₨1,157 | + 602% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (₨1,256) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 178% | |||
Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 178% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.83 (₨282) | ₨174 | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₨842) | ₨500 | + 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £101 (₨10,026) | ₨500 | + 1905% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.28 (₨327) | ₨250 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (₨157) | ₨152 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (₨323) | ₨189 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (₨177) | ₨106 | + 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (₨129) | ₨73 | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (₨1,373) | ₨190 | + 622% | |
Entertainment | + 130% | |||
Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 130% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (₨2,943) | ₨1,199 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £16 (₨1,561) | ₨451 | + 246% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £62 (₨6,186) | ₨1,423 | + 335% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (₨5,405) | ₨1,473 | + 267% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₨850) | ₨525 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (₨321) | ₨164 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.00 (₨399) | ₨177 | + 125% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £368 (₨36,664) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (₨17) | ₨2.83 | + 489% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (₨4,056) | ₨2,533 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (₨1,178) | ₨187 | + 531% | |
TOTAL | + 193% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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