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Cost of living in Puducherry, India vs 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 | ₨273 (Dinar 2.785) | Dinar 4.667 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨269 (Dinar 2.740) | Dinar 4.500 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (Dinar 1.758) | Dinar 3.250 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (Dinar 0.402) | Dinar 1.000 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨68 (Dinar 0.697) | Dinar 1.100 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (Dinar 0.611) | Dinar 0.600 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨255 (Dinar 2.598) | Dinar 4.000 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨155 (Dinar 1.574) | Dinar 1.100 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (Dinar 0.358) | Dinar 1.500 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨71 (Dinar 0.721) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨737 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (Dinar 0.726) | Dinar 1.000 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (Dinar 0.345) | Dinar 0.531 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Puducherry (India) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨29,863 (Dinar 304) | Dinar 400 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨17,676 (Dinar 180) | Dinar 225 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,625 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨32,250 (Dinar 328) | Dinar 350 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨22,582 (Dinar 230) | Dinar 250 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨8,783 (Dinar 89) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,078 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,500 (Dinar 382) | Dinar 250 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 95 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (Dinar 4.328) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨225 (Dinar 2.291) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Puducherry (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,634 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 80 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,050 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,375 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,340 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 32% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,750 (Dinar 8,949) | Dinar 8,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (Dinar 0.693) | Dinar 0.750 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,288 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨682 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (Dinar 2.393) | Dinar 2.500 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (Dinar 2.477) | Dinar 6 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨298 (Dinar 3.038) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (Dinar 1.549) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (Dinar 2.342) | Dinar 2.500 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨240 (Dinar 2.444) | Dinar 1.000 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Dinar 0.761) | Dinar 2.000 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (Dinar 2.800) | Dinar 3.000 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨820 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨340 (Dinar 3.467) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,575 (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨867 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.000 | + 341% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (Dinar 2.206) | Dinar 1.000 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨135 (Dinar 1.375) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨32,000 (Dinar 326) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,817 (Dinar 18) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (Dinar 1.311) | Dinar 2.100 | - 38% | |
| 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 75 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
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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 971 (₨95,345) in Puducherry.
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