- Cost of Living
- India
- Jordan
- Lucknow
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucknow, India compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucknow (India) is 39% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨307 (Dinar 3.106) | Dinar 4.667 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨242 (Dinar 2.455) | Dinar 4.500 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (Dinar 1.156) | Dinar 3.250 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (Dinar 0.481) | Dinar 1.000 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨65 (Dinar 0.662) | Dinar 1.100 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (Dinar 0.503) | Dinar 0.600 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (Dinar 1.676) | Dinar 4.000 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨145 (Dinar 1.473) | Dinar 1.100 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (Dinar 0.180) | Dinar 1.500 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (Dinar 1.346) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,123 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨76 (Dinar 0.774) | Dinar 1.000 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 (Dinar 0.238) | Dinar 0.531 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Lucknow (India) is 24% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,600 (Dinar 249) | Dinar 400 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,118 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 225 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,461 (Dinar 45) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,755 (Dinar 200) | Dinar 350 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,823 (Dinar 130) | Dinar 250 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,835 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨925 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,485 (Dinar 370) | Dinar 250 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,017 (Dinar 132) | Dinar 95 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨446 (Dinar 4.522) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨463 (Dinar 4.687) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Lucknow (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,616 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 80 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,329 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,593 (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,558 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Lucknow (India) is 29% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,004,090 (Dinar 10,175) | Dinar 8,000 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (Dinar 0.732) | Dinar 0.750 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,295 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨302 (Dinar 3.059) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is 4% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (Dinar 1.058) | Dinar 2.500 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨406 (Dinar 4.113) | Dinar 6 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨231 (Dinar 2.344) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨184 (Dinar 1.864) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨241 (Dinar 2.442) | Dinar 2.500 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (Dinar 1.656) | Dinar 1.000 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (Dinar 0.778) | Dinar 2.000 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨276 (Dinar 2.799) | Dinar 3.000 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is 3% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨991 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨464 (Dinar 4.700) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,643 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,785 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨409 (Dinar 4.148) | Dinar 2.000 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨192 (Dinar 1.942) | Dinar 1.000 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (Dinar 2.071) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,926 (Dinar 384) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨66 (Dinar 0.669) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,826 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨203 (Dinar 2.060) | Dinar 2.100 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lucknow (India) is 23% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,002
(₨98,913)
in Lucknow.
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