Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom vs Thane, India
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (₨954) | ₨844 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.48 (₨556) | ₨288 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.82 (₨388) | ₨124 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (₨74) | ₨62 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.24 (₨228) | ₨64 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.68 (₨170) | ₨37 | + 359% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.00 (₨507) | ₨274 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (₨182) | ₨168 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (₨79) | ₨24 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (₨177) | ₨138 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (₨722) | ₨588 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.72 (₨174) | ₨73 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 (₨66) | ₨31 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 190% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,127 (₨114,211) | ₨34,699 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £742 (₨75,190) | ₨22,512 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (₨18,567) | ₨5,414 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £987 (₨100,031) | ₨21,166 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £474 (₨48,084) | ₨12,897 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £77 (₨7,803) | ₨2,613 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £15 (₨1,565) | ₨800 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £367 (₨37,155) | ₨35,364 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (₨7,917) | ₨15,424 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.41 (₨548) | ₨395 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (₨916) | ₨548 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (₨5,857) | ₨2,258 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (₨3,262) | ₨2,459 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (₨6,422) | ₨3,268 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (₨4,939) | ₨2,619 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 237% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,433 (₨1,969,800) | ₨830,309 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (₨120) | ₨83 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 (₨5,699) | ₨945 | + 503% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (₨1,311) | ₨189 | + 593% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 157% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.23 (₨328) | ₨102 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨461 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £120 (₨12,149) | ₨591 | + 1955% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.68 (₨373) | ₨260 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.18 (₨120) | ₨183 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.01 (₨305) | ₨181 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.63 (₨165) | ₨125 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.28 (₨129) | ₨79 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (₨979) | ₨216 | + 352% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £18 (₨1,796) | ₨923 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (₨1,410) | ₨496 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £59 (₨5,970) | ₨1,737 | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £48 (₨4,855) | ₨2,000 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.66 (₨574) | ₨483 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.82 (₨286) | ₨222 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.21 (₨325) | ₨212 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £349 (₨35,375) | ₨35,595 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (₨11) | ₨20 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (₨3,041) | ₨2,228 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (₨851) | ₨251 | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 153 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨248,654 (£2,453) in Swansea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨109,000 in Thane.
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