Cost of living in Ahmedabad, India vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 57% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨297 (€3.35) | €16 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨265 (€2.99) | €9 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨283 (€3.19) | €3.67 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€0.57) | €0.97 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨80 (€0.90) | €2.28 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (€0.39) | €1.87 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (€2.27) | €5.47 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (€1.42) | €1.70 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (€0.37) | €1.22 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (€1.65) | €1.71 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨705 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (€0.92) | €2.45 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (€0.42) | €1.18 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 72% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨23,706 (€268) | €1,020 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,475 (€163) | €836 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,786 (€54) | €155 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,205 (€194) | €779 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,744 (€212) | €531 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,090 (€35) | €123 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨425 (€4.80) | €29 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,184 (€375) | €383 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,799 (€77) | €117 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (€3.95) | €11 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨258 (€2.91) | €10 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 53% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,715 (€19) | €79 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,635 (€30) | €43 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,456 (€28) | €93 | - 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (€31) | €129 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 68% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨791,851 (€8,940) | €23,515 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (€0.83) | €1.34 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,082 (€12) | €48 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨222 (€2.51) | €28 | - 91% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 57% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨91 (€1.03) | €7 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨345 (€3.89) | €9 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨906 (€10) | €26 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨409 (€4.61) | €4.50 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (€1.71) | €3.72 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨209 (€2.36) | €3.39 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨89 (€1.01) | €1.36 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.78) | €2.40 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨175 (€1.97) | €22 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨897 (€10) | €35 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨413 (€4.66) | €21 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,511 (€28) | €48 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,734 (€20) | €51 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨554 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨166 (€1.87) | €3.09 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨232 (€2.62) | €4.65 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,999 (€485) | €438 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨17 (€0.19) | €0.23 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,327 (€15) | €27 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨308 (€3.48) | €6 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,308 (₨115,857) in Ahmedabad.
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