Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States vs Thane, India
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| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨1,317) | ₨844 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨673) | ₨288 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.20 (₨383) | ₨124 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (₨85) | ₨62 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.18 (₨381) | ₨64 | + 494% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (₨362) | ₨37 | + 875% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (₨901) | ₨274 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (₨305) | ₨168 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (₨161) | ₨24 | + 580% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.54 (₨408) | ₨138 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,331) | ₨588 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (₨184) | ₨73 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.82 (₨281) | ₨31 | + 819% | |
| Housing | + 577% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 577% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,960 (₨291,453) | ₨34,699 | + 740% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,733 (₨274,735) | ₨22,512 | + 1120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (₨9,397) | ₨5,414 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,873 (₨211,448) | ₨21,166 | + 899% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,430 (₨178,874) | ₨12,897 | + 1287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (₨7,407) | ₨2,613 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (₨3,564) | ₨800 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $518 (₨38,101) | ₨35,364 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (₨10,253) | ₨15,424 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨835) | ₨395 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (₨3,117) | ₨548 | + 469% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (₨4,591) | ₨2,258 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (₨3,361) | ₨2,459 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨7,694) | ₨3,268 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $171 (₨12,562) | ₨2,619 | + 380% | |
| Transportation | + 244% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 244% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,115 (₨1,701,166) | ₨830,309 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (₨70) | ₨83 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (₨6,777) | ₨945 | + 617% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (₨1,364) | ₨189 | + 620% | |
| Personal Care | + 272% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 272% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨652) | ₨102 | + 538% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨880) | ₨461 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (₨9,745) | ₨591 | + 1548% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨522) | ₨260 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (₨353) | ₨183 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨612) | ₨181 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.63 (₨341) | ₨125 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (₨184) | ₨79 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (₨2,385) | ₨216 | + 1002% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (₨4,488) | ₨923 | + 386% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (₨2,282) | ₨496 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (₨19,342) | ₨1,737 | + 1014% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (₨8,033) | ₨2,000 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (₨1,081) | ₨483 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (₨382) | ₨222 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨614) | ₨212 | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (₨29,806) | ₨35,595 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (₨26) | ₨20 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $111 (₨8,201) | ₨2,228 | + 268% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨823) | ₨251 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 280% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 586 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨395,173 ($5,369) in San Francisco, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨104,000 in Thane.
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