Cost of living in Pune, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Pune (India) is 53% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨365 (£3.59) | £10 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨364 (£3.58) | £5.65 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (£1.36) | £4.17 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (£0.56) | £0.73 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨74 (£0.73) | £2.75 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (£0.27) | £1.92 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨369 (£3.64) | £5.41 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨160 (£1.57) | £1.89 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (£0.29) | £0.81 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨192 (£1.89) | £2.16 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨549 (£5.41) | £7 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (£0.77) | £1.92 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (£0.32) | £0.74 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Pune (India) is 78% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨25,967 (£256) | £1,367 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,208 (£170) | £832 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,379 (£33) | £164 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,409 (£201) | £1,029 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,335 (£131) | £915 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,767 (£27) | £156 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨673 (£7) | £19 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨25,417 (£250) | £340 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,662 (£125) | £71 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨356 (£3.51) | £5.36 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨235 (£2.32) | £10 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Pune (India) is 31% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,091 (£21) | £49 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,716 (£27) | £32 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,443 (£34) | £54 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,930 (£29) | £55 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Pune (India) is 71% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨842,408 (£8,301) | £22,837 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (£0.83) | £1.23 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,089 (£11) | £59 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨194 (£1.91) | £13 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Pune (India) is 54% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (£0.93) | £2.90 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨193 (£1.90) | £9 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨863 (£9) | £75 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨325 (£3.20) | £2.74 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨158 (£1.56) | £1.35 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨236 (£2.32) | £2.57 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨193 (£1.90) | £1.80 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (£0.70) | £1.49 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨148 (£1.45) | £11 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Pune (India) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,017 (£10) | £23 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨489 (£4.82) | £22 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,258 (£12) | £100 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,927 (£19) | £54 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨576 (£5.68) | £8 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨251 (£2.47) | £2.65 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨271 (£2.67) | £3.79 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,848 (£363) | £295 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.31 (£0.01) | £0.20 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,737 (£17) | £35 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨302 (£2.98) | £9 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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