Cost of living in Surat, India vs Thane, India
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Surat (India) is 22% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨289 | ₨844 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 | ₨288 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 | ₨124 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 | ₨62 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 | ₨64 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 | ₨37 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 | ₨274 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 | ₨168 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 | ₨24 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 | ₨138 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨866 | ₨588 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 | ₨73 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 | ₨31 | + 7% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Surat (India) is 30% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,014 | ₨34,699 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,830 | ₨22,512 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,495 | ₨5,414 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,026 | ₨21,166 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,502 | ₨12,897 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,025 | ₨2,613 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 | ₨800 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,485 | ₨35,364 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,055 | ₨15,424 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨330 | ₨395 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨298 | ₨548 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Surat (India) is 6% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 | ₨2,258 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,701 | ₨2,459 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,527 | ₨3,268 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,824 | ₨2,619 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Surat (India) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,515 | ₨830,309 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 | ₨83 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨954 | ₨945 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 | ₨189 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Surat (India) is 15% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 | ₨102 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 | ₨461 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 | ₨591 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨171 | ₨260 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 | ₨183 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 | ₨181 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 | ₨125 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 | ₨79 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 | ₨216 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Surat (India) is 36% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨515 | ₨923 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 | ₨496 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,265 | ₨1,737 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,434 | ₨2,000 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 | ₨483 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 | ₨222 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 | ₨212 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,806 | ₨35,595 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 | ₨20 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,065 | ₨2,228 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 | ₨251 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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