Cost of living in Aizawl, India vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Aizawl (India) is 68% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 ($2.06) | $18 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨300 ($4.11) | $9 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨225 ($3.08) | $5.20 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨99 ($1.35) | $1.16 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨79 ($1.09) | $5.18 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 ($0.41) | $4.92 | - 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 ($4.11) | $12 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 ($2.22) | $4.15 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 ($1.10) | $2.18 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 ($1.37) | $5.54 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨850 ($12) | $18 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨80 ($1.10) | $2.51 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨100 ($1.37) | $3.82 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Aizawl (India) is 82% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,330 ($279) | $3,960 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨7,000 ($96) | $3,733 | - 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,041 ($69) | $128 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 ($343) | $2,888 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,000 ($137) | $2,294 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,000 ($110) | $101 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 ($14) | $48 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨100,000 ($1,370) | $518 | + 165% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,000 ($343) | $139 | + 146% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 ($4.11) | $11 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $42 | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Aizawl (India) is 16% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 ($34) | $62 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,000 ($55) | $46 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 ($55) | $105 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 ($41) | $171 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 76% | |||
Transportation in Aizawl (India) is 76% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨570,000 ($7,811) | $23,115 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 ($0.90) | $0.95 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 ($7) | $92 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Aizawl (India) is 41% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨80 ($1.10) | $9 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $132 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨50 ($0.69) | $7 | - 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 ($1.37) | $4.80 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 ($1.37) | $8 | - 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨300 ($4.11) | $4.63 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 ($1.37) | $2.49 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $32 | - | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Aizawl (India) is 71% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 ($14) | $61 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 ($5.48) | $31 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,000 ($27) | $263 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,000 ($69) | $109 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 ($1.10) | $5.19 | - 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 ($1.37) | $8 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,000 ($411) | $405 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 ($0.02) | $0.35 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,147 ($16) | $111 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 ($2.74) | $11 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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