- Cost of Living
- Kiribati
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kiribati compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨392 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨261 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨51 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨71 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨38 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨200 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨139 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨122 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 (₨764) | ₨837 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨82 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨33 | - | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$500 (₨25,463) | ₨30,707 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$500 (₨25,463) | ₨20,556 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$500 (₨25,463) | ₨4,517 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,226 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,758 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,565 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨801 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,909 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,470 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨1,019) | ₨396 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨571 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,436 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,719 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,775 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,938 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨882,002 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨78 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,376 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨127 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨273 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,317 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨132 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨273 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,199 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨473 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,899 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,969 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨596 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨226 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,004 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,867 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨256 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,181 prices entered by 4,393 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 11% more expensive than in India
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