Cost of living in Ghaziabad, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Ghaziabad (India) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨524 (£5.12) | £10 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨232 (£2.27) | £5.65 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨178 (£1.74) | £4.17 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (£0.52) | £0.73 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨74 (£0.72) | £2.75 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (£0.37) | £1.92 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨147 (£1.44) | £5.41 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (£1.30) | £1.89 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨19 (£0.18) | £0.81 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (£1.06) | £2.16 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (£8) | £7 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨75 (£0.74) | £1.92 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (£0.26) | £0.74 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Ghaziabad (India) is 76% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,065 (£206) | £1,367 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,843 (£155) | £832 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,761 (£37) | £164 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,261 (£276) | £1,029 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,442 (£92) | £915 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,583 (£35) | £156 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨967 (£9) | £19 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨36,957 (£361) | £340 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,203 (£110) | £71 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨332 (£3.24) | £5.36 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨148 (£1.45) | £10 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Ghaziabad (India) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,276 (£22) | £49 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,500 (£24) | £32 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,034 (£30) | £54 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,269 (£22) | £55 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Ghaziabad (India) is 70% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨734,341 (£7,182) | £22,837 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (£0.65) | £1.23 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,157 (£11) | £59 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Ghaziabad (India) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨174 (£1.70) | £2.90 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 (£4.89) | £9 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£4.89) | £75 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (£2.45) | £2.74 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (£1.49) | £1.35 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨189 (£1.85) | £2.57 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨106 (£1.04) | £1.80 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (£0.71) | £1.49 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨190 (£1.86) | £11 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Ghaziabad (India) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (£12) | £23 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨451 (£4.41) | £22 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,423 (£14) | £100 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,473 (£14) | £54 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨525 (£5.13) | £8 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨164 (£1.61) | £2.65 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨177 (£1.73) | £3.79 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.83 (£0.03) | £0.20 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,533 (£25) | £35 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨187 (£1.83) | £9 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,100 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,416 (₨144,748) in Ghaziabad.
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