Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to India
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Food | + 195% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
Aland Islands | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (₨1,999) | ₨375 | + 434% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (₨1,147) | ₨332 | + 246% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (₨435) | ₨165 | + 164% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₨85) | ₨58 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 (₨296) | ₨92 | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (₨194) | ₨39 | + 395% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨531) | ₨239 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (₨114) | ₨154 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (₨143) | ₨31 | + 364% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 (₨286) | ₨169 | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨1,062) | ₨769 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (₨241) | ₨91 | + 165% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (₨118) | ₨38 | + 214% | |
Housing | + 177% | |||
Housing in Aland Islands is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
Aland Islands | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 (₨113,469) | ₨40,472 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 (₨99,782) | ₨24,259 | + 311% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (₨8,853) | ₨5,263 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 (₨63,983) | ₨24,750 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (₨55,130) | ₨14,691 | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (₨4,829) | ₨6,007 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (₨2,616) | ₨665 | + 293% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (₨44,263) | ₨29,903 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨10,623) | ₨11,999 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (₨354) | ₨535 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (₨2,257) | ₨428 | + 427% | |
Clothes | + 128% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
Aland Islands | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₨8,848) | ₨2,524 | + 251% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (₨5,269) | ₨2,741 | + 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨8,940) | ₨4,298 | + 108% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₨10,485) | ₨3,255 | + 222% | |
Transportation | + 103% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
Aland Islands | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (₨1,770,531) | ₨1,326,030 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.30 (₨204) | ₨105 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨3,541) | ₨1,104 | + 221% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
Aland Islands | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨609) | ₨138 | + 340% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨276 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (₨2,656) | ₨905 | + 194% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 (₨335) | ₨396 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 (₨394) | ₨223 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (₨303) | ₨281 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (₨154) | ₨167 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (₨266) | ₨98 | + 170% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₨1,964) | ₨306 | + 541% | |
Entertainment | + 161% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
Aland Islands | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₨5,312) | ₨1,460 | + 264% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₨2,253) | ₨600 | + 275% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨2,656) | ₨1,500 | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (₨7,082) | ₨1,872 | + 278% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨1,165) | ₨756 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (₨443) | ₨217 | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨591) | ₨182 | + 225% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (₨48,690) | ₨51,130 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨9) | ₨1.39 | + 535% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (₨5,312) | ₨1,638 | + 224% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₨782) | ₨270 | + 189% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |

These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 146% more expensive than in India
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