Cost of living in Bikaner, India vs Madrid, Spain
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Bikaner (India) is 61% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨401 (€4.51) | €14 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨234 (€2.63) | €8 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨110 (€1.24) | €3.37 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨26 (€0.29) | €0.78 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨80 (€0.90) | €2.24 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (€0.38) | €1.50 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨116 (€1.31) | €5.62 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (€1.43) | €1.67 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (€0.20) | €1.25 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨69 (€0.78) | €0.87 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨660 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (€0.68) | €1.57 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (€0.26) | €0.72 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Bikaner (India) is 68% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,518 (€219) | €1,420 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨9,767 (€110) | €1,001 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (€22) | €128 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,453 (€163) | €992 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €698 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (€22) | €87 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,584 (€18) | €31 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨23,922 (€269) | €346 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,208 (€104) | €95 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨372 (€4.18) | €8 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (€5.62) | €10 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Bikaner (India) is 49% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,962 (€22) | €74 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€22) | €31 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,717 (€31) | €73 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,559 (€18) | €85 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Bikaner (India) is 66% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨764,660 (€8,599) | €24,570 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (€0.73) | €1.32 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,012 (€11) | €56 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Bikaner (India) is 32% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (€0.56) | €6 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (€3.37) | €7 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €53 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨100 (€1.12) | €4.00 | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 (€1.12) | €2.54 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 (€4.50) | €3.25 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (€1.12) | €1.29 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨30 (€0.34) | €1.79 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €15 | - | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Bikaner (India) is 50% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨403 (€4.53) | €30 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (€3.37) | €17 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €43 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,300 (€37) | €45 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨188 (€2.12) | €11 | - 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨126 (€1.42) | €3.18 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨126 (€1.42) | €4.31 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,000 (€450) | €527 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.34 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨692 (€8) | €50 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (€2.03) | €5.02 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bikaner (India) is 61% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Madrid you would need to make just about €1,631 (₨145,002) in Bikaner.
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