Cost of living in Bhopal, India vs Quito, Ecuador
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Bhopal (India) is 43% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨356 ($4.86) | $11 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨245 ($3.34) | $7 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨127 ($1.73) | $3.12 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 ($0.75) | $0.98 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 ($0.96) | $2.09 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 ($0.53) | $1.42 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨158 ($2.15) | $4.37 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨121 ($1.65) | $1.85 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 ($0.30) | $1.31 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 ($2.00) | $1.36 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨737 ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 ($1.18) | $1.97 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 ($0.44) | $0.94 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Bhopal (India) is 56% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨14,251 ($195) | $769 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,716 ($160) | $443 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,494 ($34) | $51 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,030 ($192) | $573 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,351 ($128) | $306 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,926 ($26) | $34 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,160 ($16) | $25 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,256 ($372) | $546 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,043 ($192) | $166 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨426 ($5.81) | $7 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨259 ($3.53) | $12 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 42% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,707 ($37) | $71 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,429 ($33) | $50 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,172 ($43) | $104 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,735 ($37) | $91 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 42% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨696,882 ($9,512) | $22,323 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 ($1.13) | $0.92 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨804 ($11) | $23 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨186 ($2.54) | $8 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Bhopal (India) is 61% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨112 ($1.53) | $5.07 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨208 ($2.85) | $10 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨566 ($8) | $36 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨286 ($3.90) | $5.77 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨107 ($1.45) | $3.73 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨199 ($2.71) | $4.63 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨78 ($1.06) | $1.98 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨32 ($0.43) | $1.61 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨214 ($2.92) | $10 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 51% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨764 ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨399 ($5.44) | $11 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $63 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,108 ($15) | $47 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨352 ($4.81) | $9 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨157 ($2.15) | $4.93 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨161 ($2.19) | $2.19 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨22,986 ($314) | $690 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 ($0.02) | $0.15 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,575 ($35) | $57 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨144 ($1.96) | $5.24 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,200 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,137 (₨83,277) in Bhopal.
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