Cost of living in Shimoga, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Shimoga (India) is 65% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (£1.95) | £10 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨145 (£1.41) | £5.65 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨121 (£1.18) | £4.17 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (£0.41) | £0.73 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (£0.59) | £2.75 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (£0.26) | £1.92 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (£1.95) | £5.41 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨129 (£1.26) | £1.89 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (£0.28) | £0.81 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (£1.30) | £2.16 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨431 (£4.21) | £7 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨120 (£1.17) | £1.92 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (£0.33) | £0.74 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Shimoga (India) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,509 (£210) | £1,367 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,174 (£148) | £832 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 (£49) | £164 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,367 (£170) | £1,029 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,314 (£81) | £915 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,816 (£37) | £156 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨381 (£3.72) | £19 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨39,735 (£388) | £340 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £71 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨500 (£4.88) | £5.36 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨4,000 (£39) | £10 | + 298% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Shimoga (India) is 34% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,710 (£17) | £49 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,788 (£27) | £32 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,920 (£29) | £54 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,210 (£22) | £55 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Shimoga (India) is 69% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨400,000 (£3,908) | £22,837 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (£0.68) | £1.23 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (£15) | £59 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Shimoga (India) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨763 (£7) | £2.90 | + 157% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨621 (£6) | £9 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £75 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨289 (£2.83) | £2.74 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨184 (£1.80) | £1.35 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (£2.18) | £2.57 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (£1.67) | £1.80 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (£0.98) | £1.49 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨95 (£0.93) | £11 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Shimoga (India) is 27% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,373 (£13) | £23 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (£3.34) | £22 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (£10) | £100 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,315 (£13) | £54 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨737 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨600 (£5.86) | £2.65 | + 121% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨645 (£6) | £3.79 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £296 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,894 (£28) | £35 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shimoga (India) is 57% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,000 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,728 (₨176,897) in Shimoga.
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