- Cost of Living
- India
- Jordan
- Puducherry
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puducherry, India compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puducherry (India) is 36% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨258 (Dinar 2.690) | Dinar 4.667 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨214 (Dinar 2.236) | Dinar 4.500 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (Dinar 1.719) | Dinar 3.250 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨38 (Dinar 0.401) | Dinar 1.000 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 (Dinar 0.700) | Dinar 1.100 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (Dinar 0.627) | Dinar 0.600 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (Dinar 2.528) | Dinar 4.000 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (Dinar 1.533) | Dinar 1.100 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (Dinar 0.346) | Dinar 1.500 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨77 (Dinar 0.801) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨775 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (Dinar 0.747) | Dinar 1.000 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (Dinar 0.427) | Dinar 0.531 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Puducherry (India) is 12% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,315 (Dinar 202) | Dinar 400 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨18,345 (Dinar 192) | Dinar 225 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,950 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (Dinar 383) | Dinar 350 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨21,782 (Dinar 228) | Dinar 250 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,667 (Dinar 101) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 15 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,333 (Dinar 400) | Dinar 250 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 95 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (Dinar 4.440) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨163 (Dinar 1.698) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Puducherry (India) is 20% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,662 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 80 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,100 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,375 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,340 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 28% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,750 (Dinar 9,180) | Dinar 8,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (Dinar 0.699) | Dinar 0.750 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,367 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 30 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 0% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (Dinar 2.455) | Dinar 2.500 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (Dinar 2.541) | Dinar 6 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨450 (Dinar 4.701) | Dinar 10 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨298 (Dinar 3.117) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (Dinar 1.589) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (Dinar 2.403) | Dinar 2.500 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨240 (Dinar 2.507) | Dinar 1.000 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Dinar 0.781) | Dinar 2.000 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨166 (Dinar 1.732) | Dinar 3.000 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨900 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨252 (Dinar 2.631) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨667 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,767 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨750 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.000 | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 1.000 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (Dinar 1.711) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨25,000 (Dinar 261) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,940 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (Dinar 1.345) | Dinar 2.100 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 974
(₨93,240)
in Puducherry.
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