Cost of living in Kiribati compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (₨680) | ₨396 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (₨1,699) | ₨349 | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨167 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (₨215) | ₨60 | + 261% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (₨476) | ₨94 | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨270 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨199 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (₨170) | ₨170 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨1,133) | ₨905 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨92 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨43 | - | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (₨54,531) | ₨55,765 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (₨48,540) | ₨34,461 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (₨18,204) | ₨5,484 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨28,672 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨16,720 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (₨3,398) | ₨3,771 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨713 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨26,248 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,447 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨1,133) | ₨445 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨784 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,475 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,677 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,248 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,002 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨2,128,600 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨103 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,255 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨112 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,012 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨364 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨188 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨268 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (₨340) | ₨162 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨299 | - | |
| 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 (₨680) | ₨1,508 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨729 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,828 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,123 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨740 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨206 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (₨170) | ₨208 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨44,172 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,795 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (₨831) | ₨313 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,526 prices entered by 821 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 23% more expensive than in India
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