Cost of living in Shahjahanpur, India vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Shahjahanpur (India) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨524 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨120 | ₨232 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨150 | ₨178 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 | ₨53 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 | ₨74 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨38 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨120 | ₨147 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨50 | ₨133 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨19 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨250 | ₨109 | + 130% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨600 | ₨819 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨35 | ₨75 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 | ₨27 | + 11% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Shahjahanpur (India) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨21,065 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨15,843 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨3,761 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨28,261 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨9,442 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,583 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨967 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨15,000 | ₨36,957 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,000 | ₨11,203 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨125 | ₨332 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨148 | - | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Shahjahanpur (India) is 13% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,500 | ₨2,276 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,500 | ₨2,500 | ||
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 | ₨3,034 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,200 | ₨2,269 | - 47% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Shahjahanpur (India) is 7% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 | ₨734,341 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 | ₨67 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 | ₨1,157 | + 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Shahjahanpur (India) is 19% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨174 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 | ₨500 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 | ₨250 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨63 | ₨152 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨65 | ₨189 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 | ₨106 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨38 | ₨73 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨190 | - | |
Entertainment | + 379% | |||
Entertainment in Shahjahanpur (India) is 379% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 | ₨1,199 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 | ₨451 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,423 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,200 | ₨1,473 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,500 | ₨525 | + 186% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨350 | ₨164 | + 113% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨560 | ₨177 | + 216% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨250 | ₨2.83 | + 8737% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨500 | ₨2,533 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨187 | - | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
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