Cost of living in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 138% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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| Food in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 92% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ponce (Puerto Rico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $9 (₨673) | ₨524 | 29% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (₨514) | ₨232 | 121% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.84 (₨209) | ₨178 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.56 (₨115) | ₨53 | 115% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.32 (₨244) | ₨74 | 231% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $2.98 (₨220) | ₨38 | 473% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $3.53 (₨260) | ₨147 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.04 (₨223) | ₨133 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.56 (₨188) | ₨19 | 912% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.96 (₨144) | ₨109 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (₨1,014) | ₨819 | 24% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.37 (₨101) | ₨75 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.64 (₨120) | ₨27 | 345% |
| Housing in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 212% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Ponce (Puerto Rico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,205 (₨88,663) | ₨21,065 | 321% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $790 (₨58,177) | ₨15,843 | 267% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $187 (₨13,784) | ₨3,761 | 266% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $919 (₨67,661) | ₨28,261 | 139% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $623 (₨45,866) | ₨9,442 | 386% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $167 (₨12,315) | ₨3,583 | 244% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $43 (₨3,136) | ₨967 | 224% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $346 (₨25,432) | ₨36,957 | 31% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $104 (₨7,665) | ₨11,203 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $7 (₨511) | ₨332 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $9 (₨678) | ₨148 | 358% |
| Clothes in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 61% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Ponce (Puerto Rico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $44 (₨3,207) | ₨2,276 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $52 (₨3,832) | ₨2,500 | 53% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $79 (₨5,846) | ₨3,034 | 93% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $85 (₨6,281) | ₨2,269 | 177% |
| Transportation in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 182% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Ponce (Puerto Rico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $29,560 (₨2,175,532) | ₨734,341 | 196% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.82 (₨60) | ₨67 | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $76 (₨5,558) | ₨1,157 | 380% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $46 (₨3,352) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 140% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Ponce (Puerto Rico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.86 (₨431) | ₨174 | 148% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $17 (₨1,274) | ₨500 | 155% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $64 (₨4,744) | ₨500 | 849% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.69 (₨419) | ₨250 | 67% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.20 (₨236) | ₨152 | 55% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $3.81 (₨281) | ₨189 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.20 (₨162) | ₨106 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.23 (₨164) | ₨73 | 125% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $13 (₨963) | ₨190 | 407% |
| Entertainment in Ponce (Puerto Rico) is 81% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Ponce (Puerto Rico) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $37 (₨2,719) | ₨1,199 | 127% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $15 (₨1,124) | ₨451 | 149% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $73 (₨5,350) | ₨1,423 | 276% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $77 (₨5,686) | ₨1,473 | 286% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (₨556) | ₨525 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.85 (₨283) | ₨164 | 72% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $3.33 (₨245) | ₨177 | 38% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $664 (₨48,869) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.15 (₨11) | ₨2.83 | 299% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $33 (₨2,432) | ₨2,533 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 (₨587) | ₨187 | 214% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨150,000 ($2,038) in Ponce to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad.