Cost of living in Bhubaneswar, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Bhubaneswar (India) is 64% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨220 (£2.17) | £10 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨169 (£1.67) | £5.65 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 (£1.06) | £4.17 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (£0.40) | £0.73 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (£0.69) | £2.75 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (£0.37) | £1.92 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (£1.97) | £5.41 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (£1.18) | £1.89 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (£0.18) | £0.81 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (£1.15) | £2.16 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (£7) | £7 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨126 (£1.25) | £1.92 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (£0.32) | £0.74 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Bhubaneswar (India) is 81% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,809 (£186) | £1,367 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,017 (£119) | £832 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,283 (£32) | £164 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,400 (£162) | £1,029 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,435 (£103) | £915 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,881 (£19) | £156 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (£9) | £19 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,827 (£284) | £340 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,585 (£95) | £71 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨301 (£2.97) | £5.36 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨129 (£1.27) | £10 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Bhubaneswar (India) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,268 (£22) | £49 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,822 (£18) | £32 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,287 (£32) | £54 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,481 (£24) | £55 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Bhubaneswar (India) is 73% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨741,818 (£7,318) | £22,837 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (£0.68) | £1.23 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,141 (£11) | £59 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨136 (£1.34) | £13 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Bhubaneswar (India) is 64% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (£0.88) | £2.90 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨246 (£2.43) | £9 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£4.93) | £75 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨193 (£1.90) | £2.74 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨104 (£1.03) | £1.35 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (£1.78) | £2.57 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨153 (£1.51) | £1.80 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (£0.73) | £1.49 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (£1.51) | £11 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Bhubaneswar (India) is 64% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨685 (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨380 (£3.75) | £22 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,048 (£10) | £100 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,075 (£11) | £54 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨316 (£3.11) | £8 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (£1.69) | £2.65 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (£1.77) | £3.79 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,419 (£359) | £295 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.82 (£0.06) | £0.20 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,074 (£11) | £35 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (£1.58) | £9 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhubaneswar (India) is 71% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,229 (₨124,608) in Bhubaneswar.
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