Cost of living in Kanpur, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Kanpur (India) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨226 (£2.20) | £10 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨309 (£3.01) | £5.65 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨158 (£1.54) | £4.17 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (£0.52) | £0.73 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨76 (£0.74) | £2.75 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (£0.49) | £1.92 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (£1.57) | £5.41 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (£0.90) | £1.89 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (£0.20) | £0.81 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 (£1.04) | £2.16 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨714 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (£0.75) | £1.92 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (£0.25) | £0.74 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Kanpur (India) is 78% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,998 (£244) | £1,367 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,147 (£138) | £832 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,646 (£26) | £164 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,116 (£216) | £1,029 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,377 (£101) | £915 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,664 (£16) | £156 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨845 (£8) | £19 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,243 (£324) | £340 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,527 (£93) | £71 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨352 (£3.43) | £5.36 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨345 (£3.36) | £10 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Kanpur (India) is 30% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,229 (£22) | £49 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,879 (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,288 (£32) | £54 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,030 (£20) | £55 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 76% | |||
Transportation in Kanpur (India) is 76% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨799,805 (£7,804) | £22,837 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (£0.70) | £1.23 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨782 (£8) | £59 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨235 (£2.30) | £13 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Kanpur (India) is 64% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (£0.91) | £2.90 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (£1.95) | £9 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨600 (£5.85) | £75 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨192 (£1.87) | £2.74 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨139 (£1.35) | £1.35 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨309 (£3.01) | £2.57 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (£0.92) | £1.80 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 (£0.54) | £1.49 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨189 (£1.85) | £11 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Kanpur (India) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨454 (£4.43) | £23 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨454 (£4.43) | £22 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £100 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,138 (£11) | £54 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨198 (£1.93) | £8 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (£2.21) | £2.65 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨97 (£0.95) | £3.79 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,973 (£351) | £295 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.33 (£0.01) | £0.20 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (£16) | £35 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (£1.04) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,500 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,331 (₨136,389) in Kanpur.
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