Cost of living in Thane, India vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Thane (India) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨844 (£8) | £10 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨288 (£2.80) | £5.65 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨124 (£1.20) | £4.17 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (£0.60) | £0.73 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨64 (£0.62) | £2.75 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (£0.36) | £1.92 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨274 (£2.66) | £5.41 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (£1.63) | £1.89 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (£0.23) | £0.81 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (£1.34) | £2.16 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨588 (£5.70) | £7 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨73 (£0.71) | £1.92 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (£0.30) | £0.74 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Thane (India) is 72% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,699 (£337) | £1,367 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,512 (£218) | £832 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,414 (£53) | £164 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,166 (£205) | £1,029 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,897 (£125) | £915 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,613 (£25) | £156 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨800 (£8) | £19 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,364 (£343) | £340 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,424 (£150) | £71 | + 109% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (£3.83) | £5.36 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨548 (£5.31) | £10 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Thane (India) is 37% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,258 (£22) | £49 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,459 (£24) | £32 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,268 (£32) | £54 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,619 (£25) | £55 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Thane (India) is 73% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨830,309 (£8,057) | £22,837 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (£0.80) | £1.23 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨945 (£9) | £59 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨189 (£1.84) | £13 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Thane (India) is 57% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (£0.99) | £2.90 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨461 (£4.47) | £9 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨591 (£5.74) | £75 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨260 (£2.52) | £2.74 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (£1.77) | £1.35 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (£1.75) | £2.57 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (£1.21) | £1.80 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (£0.76) | £1.49 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨216 (£2.10) | £11 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Thane (India) is 44% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨923 (£9) | £23 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨496 (£4.81) | £22 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,737 (£17) | £100 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,000 (£19) | £54 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨483 (£4.69) | £8 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨222 (£2.15) | £2.65 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (£2.06) | £3.79 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,595 (£345) | £295 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨20 (£0.19) | £0.20 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,228 (£22) | £35 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨251 (£2.44) | £9 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,200 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,606 (₨165,552) in Thane.
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