Cost of living in Bijapur, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Bijapur (India) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨250 (£2.44) | £10 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (£2.83) | £5.65 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 (£0.98) | £4.17 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (£0.49) | £0.73 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (£0.59) | £2.75 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.92 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (£1.95) | £5.41 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (£0.78) | £1.89 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (£0.20) | £0.81 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (£0.98) | £2.16 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (£2.93) | £7 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (£0.88) | £1.92 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨60 (£0.59) | £0.74 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Bijapur (India) is 17% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | £1,367 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | £832 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £164 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | £1,029 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £915 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £156 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨400 (£3.90) | £19 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,000 (£585) | £340 | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (£29) | £71 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (£2.44) | £5.36 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (£0.98) | £10 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Bijapur (India) is 70% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨800 (£8) | £49 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,000 (£10) | £32 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (£29) | £54 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (£20) | £55 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Bijapur (India) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (£7,806) | £22,837 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (£0.68) | £1.23 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (£4.88) | £59 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Bijapur (India) is 44% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (£0.49) | £2.90 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (£0.98) | £9 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £75 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨100 (£0.98) | £2.74 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨125 (£1.22) | £1.35 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (£1.95) | £2.57 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (£0.98) | £1.80 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (£0.78) | £1.49 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (£0.98) | £11 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Bijapur (India) is 61% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (£4.88) | £23 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (£2.93) | £22 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (£4.88) | £100 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨800 (£8) | £54 | - 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (£4.88) | £8 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (£1.95) | £2.65 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (£0.78) | £3.79 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨600 (£5.85) | £35 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (£1.95) | £9 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bijapur (India) is 54% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,200 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,943 (₨199,153) in Bijapur.
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