Cost of living in Guwahati, India vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guwahati (India) is 15% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨437 (1,116 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨374 (954 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨154 (393 ₨) | 300 ₨ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (148 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (193 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (106 ₨) | 135 ₨ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨329 (840 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (354 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (69 ₨) | 120 ₨ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (281 ₨) | 238 ₨ | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨709 (1,811 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (231 ₨) | 240 ₨ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (127 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Guwahati (India) is 4% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,813 (50,607 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,308 (39,100 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,461 (11,396 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,510 (42,170 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,473 (24,195 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,958 (5,000 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨665 (1,698 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨34,783 (88,844 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,038 (25,639 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨232 (591 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨230 (588 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Guwahati (India) is 21% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,425 (6,193 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,171 (5,545 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,529 (11,569 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 294% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,618 (9,240 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 127% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Guwahati (India) is 32% cheaper than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨857,627 (2,190,564 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (191 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,006 (2,569 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨243 (621 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Guwahati (India) is 9% cheaper than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (321 ₨) | 536 ₨ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨160 (410 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨613 (1,566 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (711 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (476 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨172 (439 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (289 ₨) | 231 ₨ | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨54 (138 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (611 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Guwahati (India) is 20% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,066 (2,724 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨419 (1,069 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,102 (2,815 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,439 (3,677 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨580 (1,481 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨144 (368 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (479 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 219% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,854 (104,351 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (74 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,900 (4,852 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨201 (512 ₨) | 783 ₨ | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 322 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guwahati (India) is about the same as in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 181,000 ₨ in Kandy you would need to make just about 176,827 ₨ (₨69,229) in Guwahati.
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