Cost of living in Kiribati compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (₨672) | ₨425 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (₨1,681) | ₨363 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨180 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (₨213) | ₨61 | + 248% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (₨471) | ₨102 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨194 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (₨168) | ₨162 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨1,120) | ₨941 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨92 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨40 | - | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (₨53,945) | ₨46,262 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (₨48,019) | ₨29,291 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (₨18,009) | ₨5,648 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨29,589 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,760 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (₨3,361) | ₨4,874 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨727 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨25,901 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,652 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨1,120) | ₨511 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨523 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,399 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,579 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,001 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,864 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,701,050 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨104 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,619 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨97 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,173 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨329 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (₨336) | ₨195 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨315 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (₨672) | ₨1,419 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨590 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,843 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,143 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨766 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨240 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (₨168) | ₨204 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,579 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (₨822) | ₨271 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,587 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 20% more expensive than in India
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