Cost of living in Surat, India vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Surat (India) is 64% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨289 (€3.26) | €16 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 (€3.14) | €8 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (€2.09) | €5.42 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.62) | €1.03 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (€0.79) | €3.86 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (€0.42) | €2.79 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (€2.47) | €4.87 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (€1.50) | €2.29 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (€0.29) | €1.65 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (€1.24) | €1.56 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨866 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (€0.94) | €2.04 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (€0.37) | €1.34 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Surat (India) is 70% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,014 (€226) | €795 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,830 (€156) | €612 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,495 (€39) | €138 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,026 (€181) | €557 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,502 (€130) | €431 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,025 (€23) | €123 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (€8) | €36 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,485 (€333) | €440 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,055 (€136) | €109 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨330 (€3.73) | €10 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨298 (€3.36) | €9 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Surat (India) is 47% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 (€23) | €81 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,701 (€30) | €41 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,527 (€40) | €94 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,824 (€32) | €97 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Surat (India) is 63% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,515 (€9,704) | €23,679 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.85) | €1.43 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨954 (€11) | €36 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (€1.76) | €18 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Surat (India) is 62% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (€1.46) | €8 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 (€2.68) | €13 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (€5.64) | €27 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨171 (€1.93) | €5.06 | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 (€2.06) | €3.12 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (€2.49) | €3.14 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 (€0.98) | €1.93 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (€0.69) | €2.33 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 (€2.60) | €16 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Surat (India) is 60% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨515 (€5.80) | €33 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 (€5.56) | €16 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,265 (€14) | €73 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,434 (€16) | €63 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (€4.68) | €7 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 (€1.80) | €2.42 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 (€1.78) | €2.71 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,806 (€325) | €466 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 (€0.04) | €0.20 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,065 (€23) | €33 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (€2.95) | €6 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 63% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €950 (₨84,248) in Surat.
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