Cost of living in Shimoga (India) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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Food in Shimoga (India) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
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Shimoga (India) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
₨200 (£1.90) | £10 | 80% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
₨145 (£1.38) | £5.65 | 76% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
₨121 (£1.15) | £4.17 | 72% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
₨42 (£0.40) | £0.73 | 44% |
12 eggs, large | ||
₨60 (£0.57) | £2.75 | 79% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
₨27 (£0.25) | £1.92 | 87% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
₨200 (£1.90) | £5.41 | 65% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
₨129 (£1.23) | £1.89 | 35% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
₨29 (£0.28) | £0.81 | 66% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
₨133 (£1.27) | £2.16 | 41% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
₨431 (£4.11) | £7 | 45% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
₨120 (£1.14) | £1.92 | 40% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
₨34 (£0.32) | £0.74 | 57% |
Housing in Shimoga (India) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
Shimoga (India) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
₨21,509 (£205) | £1,367 | 85% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
₨15,174 (£144) | £832 | 83% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
₨5,000 (£48) | £164 | 71% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
₨17,367 (£165) | £1,029 | 84% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
₨8,314 (£79) | £915 | 91% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
₨3,816 (£36) | £156 | 77% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
₨381 (£3.62) | £19 | 81% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
₨39,735 (£378) | £340 | 11% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
- | £71 | - |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
₨500 (£4.76) | £5.36 | 11% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
₨4,000 (£38) | £10 | 288% |
Clothes in Shimoga (India) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
Shimoga (India) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
₨1,710 (£16) | £49 | 67% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
₨2,788 (£27) | £32 | 18% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
₨2,920 (£28) | £54 | 48% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
₨2,210 (£21) | £55 | 61% |
Transportation in Shimoga (India) is 70% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
Shimoga (India) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
₨400,000 (£3,807) | £22,837 | 83% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
₨70 (£0.67) | £1.23 | 46% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
₨1,500 (£14) | £59 | 76% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
- | £13 | - |
Personal Care in Shimoga (India) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
Shimoga (India) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
₨763 (£7) | £2.90 | 150% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
₨621 (£5.91) | £9 | 32% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
- | £75 | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
₨289 (£2.75) | £2.74 | 0% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
₨184 (£1.75) | £1.35 | 30% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
₨223 (£2.12) | £2.57 | 18% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
₨171 (£1.63) | £1.80 | 10% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
₨100 (£0.95) | £1.49 | 36% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
₨95 (£0.91) | £11 | 92% |
Entertainment in Shimoga (India) is 28% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
Shimoga (India) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
₨1,373 (£13) | £23 | 43% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
₨342 (£3.26) | £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 | 77% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
₨737 (£7) | £8 | 7% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
₨600 (£5.71) | £2.65 | 115% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
₨645 (£6) | £3.79 | 62% |
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 | 22% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
- | £9 | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,643 (₨172,666) in Shimoga.