Cost of living in Surat, India vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Surat (India) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨289 (£2.83) | £10 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 (£2.72) | £6 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (£1.82) | £3.36 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (£0.54) | £1.01 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (£0.69) | £2.86 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (£0.36) | £1.28 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (£2.15) | £5.47 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (£1.30) | £1.94 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (£0.25) | £0.85 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (£1.08) | £1.71 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨866 (£8) | £8 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (£0.82) | £1.78 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (£0.32) | £0.90 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Surat (India) is 81% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,014 (£196) | £1,801 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,830 (£135) | £1,197 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,495 (£34) | £138 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,026 (£157) | £981 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,502 (£113) | £609 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,025 (£20) | £131 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (£7) | £17 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,485 (£288) | £331 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,055 (£118) | £66 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨330 (£3.23) | £5.73 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨298 (£2.91) | £11 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Surat (India) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 (£20) | £81 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,701 (£26) | £29 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,527 (£35) | £67 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,824 (£28) | £63 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Surat (India) is 69% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,515 (£8,419) | £17,216 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (£0.74) | £1.21 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨954 (£9) | £52 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (£1.52) | £13 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Surat (India) is 63% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (£1.27) | £3.90 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 (£2.33) | £7 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£4.89) | £80 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨171 (£1.67) | £3.07 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 (£1.78) | £1.41 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (£2.16) | £3.30 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 (£0.85) | £1.51 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (£0.60) | £1.20 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 (£2.25) | £12 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Surat (India) is 65% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨515 (£5.03) | £32 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 (£4.82) | £23 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,265 (£12) | £89 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,434 (£14) | £51 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (£4.06) | £7 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 (£1.56) | £3.62 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 (£1.54) | £4.40 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,806 (£282) | £401 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,065 (£20) | £27 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (£2.56) | £9 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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