Cost of living in Madras (India) is 66% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Madras (India) is 57% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Madras (India) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨256 (£2.45) | £10 | 76% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨216 (£2.07) | £6 | 66% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨152 (£1.45) | £3.37 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨58 (£0.56) | £0.99 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨89 (£0.85) | £2.86 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨36 (£0.34) | £1.28 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨290 (£2.77) | £5.47 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨183 (£1.75) | £1.94 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨37 (£0.35) | £0.85 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨134 (£1.28) | £1.71 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨906 (£9) | £8 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨79 (£0.76) | £1.86 | 59% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨37 (£0.35) | £0.84 | 58% |
| Housing in Madras (India) is 79% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Madras (India) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨20,911 (£200) | £1,644 | 88% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨18,665 (£178) | £849 | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨4,987 (£48) | £193 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨18,684 (£179) | £965 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨10,957 (£105) | £609 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨3,460 (£33) | £139 | 76% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨689 (£7) | £18 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨30,537 (£292) | £319 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨10,142 (£97) | £66 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨481 (£4.60) | £5.66 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨210 (£2.01) | £11 | 81% |
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 46% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Madras (India) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,472 (£24) | £79 | 70% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,235 (£21) | £28 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,614 (£35) | £62 | 44% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,784 (£27) | £64 | 58% |
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 61% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Madras (India) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨1,041,630 (£9,956) | £17,813 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨82 (£0.78) | £1.21 | 35% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,237 (£12) | £44 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨170 (£1.62) | £13 | 88% |
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 57% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Madras (India) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨67 (£0.64) | £3.90 | 84% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨282 (£2.69) | £7 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨971 (£9) | £77 | 88% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨323 (£3.09) | £3.07 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨161 (£1.54) | £1.42 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨162 (£1.55) | £3.10 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨169 (£1.61) | £1.43 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨54 (£0.52) | £1.24 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨202 (£1.93) | £12 | 84% |
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 61% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Madras (India) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨983 (£9) | £32 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨348 (£3.33) | £24 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨1,613 (£15) | £94 | 84% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨1,252 (£12) | £54 | 78% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨516 (£4.93) | £7 | 30% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨160 (£1.52) | £3.47 | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨237 (£2.27) | £4.26 | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨38,456 (£368) | £406 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨5.01 (£0.05) | £0.17 | 71% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨1,586 (£15) | £29 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨280 (£2.68) | £10 | 72% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,400 in Southampton you would need to make just about £1,513 (₨158,269) in Madras.