Cost of living in Vijayawada, India vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Vijayawada (India) is 63% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨209 (€2.37) | €16 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨247 (€2.80) | €9 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (€1.56) | €3.67 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (€0.64) | €0.97 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨62 (€0.70) | €2.28 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 (€0.30) | €1.87 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨213 (€2.41) | €5.47 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨197 (€2.23) | €1.70 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (€0.29) | €1.22 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (€1.57) | €1.71 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨647 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨99 (€1.12) | €2.45 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (€0.48) | €1.18 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 70% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨15,619 (€177) | €1,020 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,041 (€125) | €836 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,825 (€32) | €155 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,067 (€194) | €779 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,960 (€147) | €531 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,016 (€46) | €123 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨874 (€10) | €29 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨24,624 (€279) | €383 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,936 (€101) | €117 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (€4.25) | €11 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨812 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 55% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,209 (€25) | €79 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,281 (€26) | €43 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,529 (€29) | €93 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,295 (€26) | €129 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 60% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨954,806 (€10,826) | €23,515 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (€0.82) | €1.34 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨970 (€11) | €48 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 61% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (€1.07) | €7 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (€3.04) | €9 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (€5.67) | €26 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨209 (€2.37) | €4.50 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨114 (€1.29) | €3.72 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨169 (€1.91) | €3.39 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (€1.70) | €1.36 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (€0.59) | €2.40 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (€2.75) | €22 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 73% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨638 (€7) | €35 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨272 (€3.08) | €21 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €48 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,122 (€13) | €51 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨345 (€3.92) | €8 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨94 (€1.07) | €3.09 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨196 (€2.22) | €4.65 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨10,367 (€118) | €438 | - 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (€0.01) | €0.23 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨985 (€11) | €27 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (€2.42) | €6 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,157 (₨102,034) in Vijayawada.
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