Cost of living in Srinagar, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Srinagar (India) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨399 (£3.91) | £10 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨440 (£4.32) | £5.65 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (£1.66) | £4.17 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (£0.47) | £0.73 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨62 (£0.60) | £2.75 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (£0.40) | £1.92 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨176 (£1.73) | £5.41 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨64 (£0.63) | £1.89 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (£0.31) | £0.81 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨129 (£1.26) | £2.16 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨405 (£3.97) | £7 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨101 (£0.99) | £1.92 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (£0.30) | £0.74 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Srinagar (India) is 78% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,208 (£159) | £1,367 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,728 (£125) | £832 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,203 (£31) | £164 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,295 (£130) | £1,029 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,666 (£85) | £915 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,805 (£57) | £156 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,204 (£12) | £19 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨38,978 (£382) | £340 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,918 (£136) | £71 | + 91% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨221 (£2.17) | £5.36 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨163 (£1.60) | £10 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Srinagar (India) is 21% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,342 (£23) | £49 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,246 (£32) | £32 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,530 (£35) | £54 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,917 (£29) | £55 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Srinagar (India) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨752,604 (£7,379) | £22,837 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (£0.76) | £1.23 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨789 (£8) | £59 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨274 (£2.69) | £13 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Srinagar (India) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨219 (£2.15) | £2.90 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨148 (£1.45) | £9 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨561 (£5.50) | £75 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨176 (£1.72) | £2.74 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨121 (£1.19) | £1.35 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨170 (£1.67) | £2.57 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨138 (£1.36) | £1.80 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (£0.75) | £1.49 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨395 (£3.88) | £11 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Srinagar (India) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨622 (£6) | £23 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨535 (£5.24) | £22 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,226 (£12) | £100 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,437 (£14) | £54 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨551 (£5.40) | £8 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨126 (£1.24) | £2.65 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (£1.86) | £3.79 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨64,310 (£631) | £295 | + 114% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.56 (£0.03) | £0.20 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,141 (£11) | £35 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨149 (£1.46) | £9 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Srinagar (India) is 67% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,700 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,213 (₨123,674) in Srinagar.
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