Cost of living in San Jose, California, United States vs Jaipur, India
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Food | + 192% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨1,199) | ₨436 | + 175% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (₨619) | ₨232 | + 167% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (₨292) | ₨174 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (₨82) | ₨49 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.74 (₨265) | ₨66 | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.72 (₨264) | ₨35 | + 650% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.85 (₨274) | ₨157 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (₨284) | ₨102 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (₨139) | ₨19 | + 617% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.07 (₨360) | ₨105 | + 241% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,257) | ₨741 | + 70% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.30 (₨163) | ₨93 | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (₨143) | ₨28 | + 410% | |
Housing | + 520% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 520% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,864 (₨203,430) | ₨24,410 | + 733% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,392 (₨169,910) | ₨15,761 | + 978% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (₨8,980) | ₨2,611 | + 244% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,739 (₨194,510) | ₨21,285 | + 814% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,656 (₨117,623) | ₨10,866 | + 982% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $96 (₨6,846) | ₨1,695 | + 304% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (₨3,013) | ₨975 | + 209% | |
40” flat screen TV | $269 (₨19,142) | ₨30,416 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (₨8,116) | ₨9,683 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨604) | ₨352 | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (₨2,519) | ₨638 | + 295% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $53 (₨3,756) | ₨2,278 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (₨4,234) | ₨3,069 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (₨5,300) | ₨3,222 | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (₨7,870) | ₨2,669 | + 195% | |
Transportation | + 242% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 242% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,680 (₨1,752,945) | ₨808,758 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (₨73) | ₨76 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (₨5,602) | ₨754 | + 643% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₨1,266) | ₨179 | + 606% | |
Personal Care | + 224% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨546) | ₨163 | + 235% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (₨1,671) | ₨264 | + 533% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (₨7,545) | ₨500 | + 1409% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨453) | ₨399 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (₨239) | ₨174 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (₨334) | ₨209 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (₨231) | ₨89 | + 160% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (₨127) | ₨83 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (₨1,598) | ₨228 | + 602% | |
Entertainment | + 142% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (₨3,567) | ₨1,064 | + 235% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (₨1,959) | ₨490 | + 300% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $280 (₨19,861) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨5,154) | ₨1,692 | + 205% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨954) | ₨912 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.45 (₨387) | ₨169 | + 129% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨562) | ₨173 | + 224% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (₨30,705) | ₨33,181 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (₨29) | ₨5.29 | + 442% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨4,068) | ₨2,007 | + 103% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨574) | ₨202 | + 184% | |
TOTAL | + 255% |

These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Jaipur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨259,106 ($3,648) in San Jose, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨73,000 in Jaipur.
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