Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨451 (£4.36) | £10 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (£2.74) | £5.65 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (£1.68) | £4.17 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (£0.45) | £0.73 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (£0.80) | £2.75 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (£0.29) | £1.92 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (£2.37) | £5.41 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (£1.58) | £1.89 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (£0.38) | £0.81 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (£1.21) | £2.16 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (£9) | £7 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (£0.80) | £1.92 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (£0.39) | £0.74 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,354 (£293) | £1,367 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,313 (£225) | £832 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,279 (£32) | £164 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,127 (£204) | £1,029 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,453 (£120) | £915 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,987 (£29) | £156 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨674 (£7) | £19 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,094 (£310) | £340 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,045 (£107) | £71 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (£3.62) | £5.36 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (£6) | £10 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 41% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,147 (£21) | £49 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,191 (£21) | £32 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,501 (£34) | £54 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,839 (£27) | £55 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (£9,282) | £22,837 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (£0.83) | £1.23 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,817 (£18) | £59 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (£2.12) | £13 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (£0.95) | £2.90 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨267 (£2.58) | £9 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (£5.98) | £75 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨363 (£3.51) | £2.74 | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (£1.92) | £1.35 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (£2.57) | £2.57 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (£1.56) | £1.80 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (£0.77) | £1.49 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (£2.34) | £11 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 45% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,238 (£12) | £23 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (£4.86) | £22 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,231 (£12) | £100 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,098 (£20) | £54 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨721 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨275 (£2.66) | £2.65 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨273 (£2.64) | £3.79 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (£317) | £296 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (£0.11) | £0.20 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (£26) | £35 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (£2.36) | £9 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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