Cost of living in Ludhiana, India vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Ludhiana (India) is 20% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨403 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨430 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (R$ 4.10) | R$ 4.12 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨63 (R$ 4.76) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (R$ 3.05) | R$ 4.21 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨139 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (R$ 1.47) | R$ 3.82 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨651 (R$ 49) | R$ 36 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.82 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (R$ 1.98) | R$ 3.42 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Ludhiana (India) is 12% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,260 (R$ 1,605) | R$ 1,618 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,641 (R$ 1,105) | R$ 1,081 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,337 (R$ 252) | R$ 369 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,140 (R$ 992) | R$ 1,425 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,597 (R$ 649) | R$ 865 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,051 (R$ 306) | R$ 493 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨993 (R$ 75) | R$ 113 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨41,393 (R$ 3,124) | R$ 1,517 | + 106% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,604 (R$ 649) | R$ 413 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨294 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨460 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 259% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Ludhiana (India) is 23% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,768 (R$ 209) | R$ 200 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,046 (R$ 230) | R$ 173 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,311 (R$ 325) | R$ 314 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,245 (R$ 245) | R$ 205 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Ludhiana (India) is 28% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨961,370 (R$ 72,558) | R$ 63,667 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 4.09 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨859 (R$ 65) | R$ 167 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨276 (R$ 21) | R$ 43 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Ludhiana (India) is 19% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨207 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (R$ 20) | R$ 49 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (R$ 38) | R$ 155 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨410 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 181% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨50 (R$ 3.77) | R$ 4.25 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (R$ 5.30) | R$ 4.70 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨183 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Ludhiana (India) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨645 (R$ 49) | R$ 89 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨373 (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,234 (R$ 93) | R$ 130 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,857 (R$ 140) | R$ 167 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 348% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨223 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,840 (R$ 2,780) | R$ 2,650 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.76 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,418 (R$ 107) | R$ 121 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨293 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 133% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 5,300 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 4,984 (₨66,034) in Ludhiana.
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