Cost of living in Allahabad, India vs San Diego, California, United States
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Allahabad (India) is 67% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨338 ($4.51) | $16 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨330 ($4.42) | $9 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨120 ($1.60) | $5.35 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 ($0.59) | $0.92 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨83 ($1.11) | $3.82 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 ($0.38) | $4.19 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨269 ($3.60) | $7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨106 ($1.41) | $3.06 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 ($0.34) | $1.47 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 ($1.43) | $2.61 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨887 ($12) | $11 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨73 ($0.98) | $2.19 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 ($0.32) | $2.57 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Allahabad (India) is 83% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,993 ($334) | $3,325 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,417 ($286) | $2,093 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,119 ($42) | $185 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,604 ($249) | $2,340 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,400 ($139) | $1,633 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,545 ($21) | $112 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,394 ($19) | $62 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,241 ($405) | $321 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,641 ($142) | $134 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨312 ($4.18) | $11 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨820 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Allahabad (India) is 42% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,891 ($25) | $54 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,174 ($29) | $39 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,216 ($43) | $90 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,549 ($34) | $137 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Allahabad (India) is 70% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨702,417 ($9,395) | $23,457 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 ($0.88) | $0.85 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨853 ($11) | $73 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨454 ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Allahabad (India) is 27% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨300 ($4.01) | $7 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $15 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨371 ($4.96) | $7 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨285 ($3.82) | $3.20 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨161 ($2.15) | $7 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨220 ($2.94) | $4.08 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 ($0.81) | $1.57 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨234 ($3.13) | $24 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Allahabad (India) is 49% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨844 ($11) | $43 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨398 ($5.33) | $28 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 ($13) | $279 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,758 ($37) | $89 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨802 ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨709 ($9) | $5.06 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨122 ($1.63) | $9 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,600 ($516) | $421 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨38 ($0.51) | $0.69 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,690 ($23) | $52 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨139 ($1.86) | $9 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Diego, California you would need to make just about $3,124 (₨233,580) in Allahabad.
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