Cost of living in Kiribati compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (₨690) | ₨342 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (₨1,724) | ₨293 | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (₨218) | ₨52 | + 317% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (₨483) | ₨75 | + 546% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨37 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨233 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨149 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨32 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (₨172) | ₨137 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨1,149) | ₨721 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨86 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨36 | - | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (₨55,327) | ₨33,225 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (₨49,249) | ₨19,978 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (₨18,470) | ₨4,391 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨18,098 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨11,868 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (₨3,448) | ₨3,639 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨712 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,862 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,869 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨1,149) | ₨398 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,376 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,665 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,737 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨943,208 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨83 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,167 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨99 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨630 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨170 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨260 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (₨345) | ₨139 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (₨690) | ₨1,196 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨478 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,484 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨517 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨180 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (₨172) | ₨187 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,488 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$4.00 (₨230) | ₨271 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,576 prices entered by 1,812 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 40% more expensive than in India
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