Cost of living in Surat, India vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Surat (India) is 75% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨289 ($3.88) | $19 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 ($3.74) | $9 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 ($2.49) | $7 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 ($0.74) | $1.69 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 ($0.94) | $6 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 ($0.50) | $7 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 ($2.94) | $10 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 ($1.78) | $4.89 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 ($0.34) | $2.41 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 ($1.48) | $3.43 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨866 ($12) | $16 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 ($1.12) | $2.56 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 ($0.44) | $4.30 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Surat (India) is 85% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,014 ($269) | $2,610 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,830 ($186) | $1,963 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,495 ($47) | $279 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,026 ($215) | $1,732 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,502 ($154) | $1,316 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,025 ($27) | $143 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 ($9) | $41 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,485 ($396) | $450 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,055 ($162) | $132 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨330 ($4.43) | $14 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨298 ($4.00) | $26 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Surat (India) is 56% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 ($27) | $66 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,701 ($36) | $75 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,527 ($47) | $101 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,824 ($38) | $172 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Surat (India) is 51% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,515 ($11,544) | $25,902 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 ($1.01) | $1.03 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨954 ($13) | $42 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 ($2.09) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 79% | |||
Personal Care in Surat (India) is 79% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 ($1.74) | $12 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 ($3.19) | $29 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 ($7) | $115 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨171 ($2.29) | $9 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 ($2.45) | $4.89 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 ($2.97) | $5.81 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 ($1.16) | $5.70 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 ($0.82) | $2.05 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 ($3.09) | $25 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Surat (India) is 62% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨515 ($7) | $58 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 ($7) | $26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,265 ($17) | $123 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,434 ($19) | $110 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 ($5.56) | $13 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 ($2.14) | $6 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 ($2.12) | $7 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,806 ($386) | $429 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 ($0.05) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,065 ($28) | $51 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 ($3.51) | $10 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,274 (₨169,512) in Surat.
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