Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 343% more expensive than in Tiruchchirappalli (India)
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| Food | + 308% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 308% more expensive than in Tiruchchirappalli (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Tiruchchirappalli | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (₨1,725) | ₨213 | + 711% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨939) | ₨285 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (₨669) | ₨108 | + 521% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (₨93) | ₨49 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.81 (₨311) | ₨58 | + 432% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.70 (₨466) | ₨37 | + 1167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨687) | ₨313 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.11 (₨417) | ₨166 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (₨163) | ₨37 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.04 (₨249) | ₨121 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,473) | ₨993 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.72 (₨222) | ₨68 | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (₨171) | ₨36 | + 381% | |
| Housing | + 801% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 801% more expensive than in Tiruchchirappalli (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Tiruchchirappalli | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,387 (₨276,637) | ₨13,865 | + 1895% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,411 (₨196,969) | ₨10,039 | + 1862% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (₨16,284) | ₨2,947 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,242 (₨183,086) | ₨8,500 | + 2054% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,767 (₨144,364) | ₨7,000 | + 1962% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $98 (₨8,041) | ₨3,500 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (₨3,127) | ₨986 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (₨26,591) | ₨45,910 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (₨10,718) | ₨13,516 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨1,183) | ₨721 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (₨2,885) | ₨200 | + 1342% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Tiruchchirappalli (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Tiruchchirappalli | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (₨4,637) | ₨3,180 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (₨4,395) | ₨2,003 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (₨8,211) | ₨2,894 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (₨9,895) | ₨2,966 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 412% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 412% more expensive than in Tiruchchirappalli (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Tiruchchirappalli | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,111 (₨2,541,134) | ₨1,102,050 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (₨108) | ₨66 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $97 (₨7,953) | ₨626 | + 1170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (₨1,748) | ₨245 | + 613% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Tiruchchirappalli (India) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨602) | ₨159 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (₨1,444) | ₨300 | + 381% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (₨13,342) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨671) | ₨242 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (₨343) | ₨190 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.65 (₨462) | ₨276 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.68 (₨464) | ₨180 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.44 (₨200) | ₨120 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (₨2,952) | ₨153 | + 1826% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Tiruchchirappalli (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Tiruchchirappalli | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (₨5,031) | ₨1,037 | + 385% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (₨2,403) | ₨346 | + 595% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (₨15,543) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (₨8,280) | ₨1,523 | + 444% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (₨1,276) | ₨639 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (₨463) | ₨175 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨586) | ₨495 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $378 (₨30,896) | ₨60,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (₨13) | ₨1.25 | + 926% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (₨4,582) | ₨1,517 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨837) | ₨140 | + 498% | |
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TOTAL | + 343% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 524 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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