Cost of living in Kiribati compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (₨645) | ₨339 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (₨1,613) | ₨297 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨164 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (₨204) | ₨54 | + 281% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (₨452) | ₨85 | + 434% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨210 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨154 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨29 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (₨161) | ₨144 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨1,076) | ₨766 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨89 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨35 | - | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (₨51,780) | ₨31,191 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (₨46,091) | ₨20,267 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (₨17,286) | ₨4,423 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨23,087 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,243 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (₨3,227) | ₨3,664 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨515 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨28,396 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,433 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨1,076) | ₨416 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,301 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,530 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,605 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,893 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨976,968 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨109 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,424 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨140 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,586 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (₨323) | ₨152 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨351 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (₨645) | ₨1,405 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,140 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨607 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨229 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (₨161) | ₨173 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,554 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (₨789) | ₨247 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,457 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 35% more expensive than in India
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