- Cost of Living
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- Puducherry
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Cost of living in Puducherry, India compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Puducherry (India) is 34% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨258 (Dinar 2.759) | Dinar 4.667 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨214 (Dinar 2.293) | Dinar 4.500 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (Dinar 1.764) | Dinar 3.250 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨38 (Dinar 0.409) | Dinar 1.000 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨63 (Dinar 0.679) | Dinar 1.100 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (Dinar 0.643) | Dinar 0.600 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (Dinar 2.593) | Dinar 4.000 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (Dinar 1.572) | Dinar 1.100 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (Dinar 0.375) | Dinar 1.500 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨64 (Dinar 0.686) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨867 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 7% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (Dinar 0.766) | Dinar 1.000 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (Dinar 0.453) | Dinar 0.531 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Puducherry (India) is 22% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,315 (Dinar 207) | Dinar 400 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,500 (Dinar 155) | Dinar 225 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,950 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,000 (Dinar 182) | Dinar 350 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨21,782 (Dinar 233) | Dinar 250 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,667 (Dinar 104) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 15 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨38,333 (Dinar 411) | Dinar 250 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 95 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (Dinar 4.554) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨163 (Dinar 1.741) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Puducherry (India) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,662 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 80 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,100 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
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 25) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 26% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,750 (Dinar 9,416) | Dinar 8,000 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (Dinar 0.717) | Dinar 0.750 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,367 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 30 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 0% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (Dinar 2.518) | Dinar 2.500 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (Dinar 2.606) | Dinar 6 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨450 (Dinar 4.822) | Dinar 10 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨298 (Dinar 3.197) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (Dinar 1.630) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (Dinar 2.464) | Dinar 2.500 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨240 (Dinar 2.572) | Dinar 1.000 | + 157% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Dinar 0.801) | Dinar 2.000 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨166 (Dinar 1.776) | Dinar 3.000 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 3% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨900 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨252 (Dinar 2.698) | - | - | |
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 19) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨750 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.000 | + 302% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (Dinar 1.429) | Dinar 1.000 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (Dinar 1.755) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨25,000 (Dinar 268) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,940 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (Dinar 1.380) | Dinar 2.100 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 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 883
(₨82,401)
in Puducherry.
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