Cost of living in Punasa, India vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Punasa (India) is 76% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨300 ($4.02) | $19 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨200 ($2.68) | $9 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 ($2.68) | $7 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 ($0.67) | $1.69 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨72 ($0.97) | $6 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 ($0.27) | $7 | - 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 ($0.80) | $4.89 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨10 ($0.13) | $2.41 | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨140 ($1.88) | $3.43 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,200 ($16) | $16 | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨60 ($0.80) | $2.56 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 ($0.13) | $4.30 | - 97% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Punasa (India) is 19% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,610 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,963 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $279 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,732 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,316 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,000 ($13) | $143 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨700 ($9) | $41 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨50,000 ($671) | $450 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,000 ($201) | $132 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨900 ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Punasa (India) is 64% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 ($27) | $66 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 ($27) | $75 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 ($54) | $101 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 ($27) | $172 | - 84% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Punasa (India) is 22% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨850,000 ($11,403) | $25,902 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 ($0.99) | $1.03 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $42 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Punasa (India) is 57% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 ($1.61) | $12 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $29 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $115 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨300 ($4.02) | $9 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨70 ($0.94) | $4.89 | - 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨112 ($1.50) | $5.81 | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨80 ($1.07) | $5.70 | - 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨45 ($0.60) | $2.05 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Punasa (India) is 55% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 ($7) | $58 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨120 ($1.61) | $26 | - 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $123 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨700 ($9) | $110 | - 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨150 ($2.01) | $13 | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨40 ($0.54) | $6 | - 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨152 ($2.03) | $7 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨49,000 ($657) | $429 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $51 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 ($3.76) | $10 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,729 (₨277,939) in Punasa.
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