Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 306% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India)
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| Food | + 253% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 253% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Hyderabad, India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 (₨2,196) | ₨496 | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (₨1,177) | ₨355 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (₨668) | ₨156 | + 329% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.09 (₨177) | ₨83 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (₨613) | ₨97 | + 534% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (₨637) | ₨42 | + 1427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨1,121) | ₨376 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (₨386) | ₨166 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.67 (₨226) | ₨40 | + 470% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.93 (₨418) | ₨207 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,532) | ₨1,558 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.68 (₨311) | ₨87 | + 258% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (₨277) | ₨47 | + 489% | |
| Housing | + 531% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 531% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Hyderabad, India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,801 (₨321,811) | ₨41,930 | + 667% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,846 (₨325,669) | ₨25,314 | + 1187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $146 (₨12,404) | ₨4,881 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,202 (₨271,130) | ₨41,276 | + 557% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,856 (₨241,794) | ₨21,450 | + 1027% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $177 (₨14,981) | ₨4,338 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (₨3,987) | ₨676 | + 490% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (₨22,953) | ₨30,525 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (₨12,286) | ₨10,096 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨1,056) | ₨433 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (₨3,227) | ₨1,153 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (₨5,893) | ₨2,493 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨4,252) | ₨2,778 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨10,171) | ₨3,788 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $223 (₨18,842) | ₨3,007 | + 527% | |
| Transportation | + 243% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 243% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,526 (₨2,754,065) | ₨1,826,940 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (₨107) | ₨111 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (₨8,116) | ₨1,073 | + 656% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (₨1,814) | ₨325 | + 459% | |
| Personal Care | + 376% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 376% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨725) | ₨111 | + 552% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,156) | ₨363 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $232 (₨19,606) | ₨693 | + 2728% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (₨1,118) | ₨497 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (₨417) | ₨196 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨710) | ₨270 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.91 (₨501) | ₨156 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (₨248) | ₨80 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (₨2,626) | ₨521 | + 404% | |
| Entertainment | + 210% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Hyderabad, India (India) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Hyderabad, India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (₨5,615) | ₨1,714 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (₨3,035) | ₨513 | + 491% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $383 (₨32,439) | ₨1,442 | + 2150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $150 (₨12,742) | ₨2,300 | + 454% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (₨1,479) | ₨403 | + 267% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (₨539) | ₨222 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (₨806) | ₨214 | + 277% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $376 (₨31,868) | ₨39,755 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (₨24) | ₨13 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $96 (₨8,114) | ₨2,136 | + 280% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (₨1,095) | ₨314 | + 248% | |
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TOTAL | + 306% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 575 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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