Cost of living in Asansol, India vs Saint Helier, Jersey
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Asansol (India) is 67% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨120 (£1.17) | £14 | - 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨202 (£1.97) | £7 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨111 (£1.08) | £4.76 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨34 (£0.33) | £1.14 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨80 (£0.78) | £4.29 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (£0.39) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (£2.93) | £7 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (£1.12) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (£0.17) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨90 (£0.88) | £2.24 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨583 (£5.69) | £10 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨80 (£0.78) | £2.07 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £1.31 | - | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Asansol (India) is 85% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,706 (£163) | £1,839 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,000 (£117) | £1,621 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,500 (£15) | £137 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,000 (£88) | £1,854 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨7,000 (£68) | £1,177 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £100 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨575 (£5.61) | £23 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨18,000 (£176) | £300 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,600 (£35) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £13 | - | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Asansol (India) is 66% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,500 (£15) | £48 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (£20) | £50 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,000 (£20) | £77 | - 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨700 (£7) | £67 | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Asansol (India) is 30% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨635,000 (£6,199) | £17,408 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (£0.72) | £1.11 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £46 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Asansol (India) is 10% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨40 (£0.39) | £4.95 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £43 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £6.00 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £2.00 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.83 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £14 | - | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Asansol (India) is 56% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 (£5.86) | £34 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨257 (£2.51) | £19 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (£4.88) | £65 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (£4.88) | £42 | - 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £3.64 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨106 (£1.03) | £4.52 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £355 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,000 (£10) | £41 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on December 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Asansol (India) is 66% cheaper than in Saint Helier (Jersey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £6,000 in Saint Helier you would need to make just about £2,059 (₨210,904) in Asansol.
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