- Cost of Living
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- Bangalore
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangalore, India compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 45% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (Dinar 1.179) | Dinar 4.667 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (Dinar 2.143) | Dinar 4.500 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨158 (Dinar 1.689) | Dinar 3.250 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (Dinar 0.463) | Dinar 1.000 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨54 (Dinar 0.579) | Dinar 1.100 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (Dinar 0.515) | Dinar 0.600 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨221 (Dinar 2.370) | Dinar 4.000 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (Dinar 1.688) | Dinar 1.100 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (Dinar 0.290) | Dinar 1.500 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (Dinar 0.983) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (Dinar 5.357) | Dinar 10 | - 46% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨78 (Dinar 0.836) | Dinar 1.000 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (Dinar 0.382) | Dinar 0.531 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 17% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨34,851 (Dinar 373) | Dinar 400 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,574 (Dinar 231) | Dinar 225 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,904 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,742 (Dinar 147) | Dinar 350 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,306 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 250 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,936 (Dinar 31) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,187 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 15 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨35,705 (Dinar 383) | Dinar 250 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,829 (Dinar 105) | Dinar 95 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (Dinar 4.556) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨538 (Dinar 5.768) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 20% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,302 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 80 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,504 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (Dinar 30) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 29% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (Dinar 8,572) | Dinar 8,000 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Dinar 0.792) | Dinar 0.750 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨198 (Dinar 2.118) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 39% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (Dinar 1.246) | Dinar 2.500 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (Dinar 2.646) | Dinar 6 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨4,201 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 10 | + 350% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨231 (Dinar 2.477) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨162 (Dinar 1.741) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (Dinar 2.462) | Dinar 2.500 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 (Dinar 1.434) | Dinar 1.000 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (Dinar 0.725) | Dinar 2.000 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨299 (Dinar 3.207) | Dinar 3.000 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 3% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,445 (Dinar 15) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,924 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨650 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨611 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 227% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 (Dinar 0.960) | Dinar 1.000 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨213 (Dinar 2.287) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨36,958 (Dinar 396) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.91 (Dinar 0.010) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,515 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (Dinar 2.143) | Dinar 2.100 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 878
(₨81,925)
in Bangalore.
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