Cost of living in Kiribati compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Kiribati is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (₨640) | ₨384 | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (₨1,601) | ₨353 | + 354% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨173 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (₨203) | ₨58 | + 251% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$8 (₨448) | ₨85 | + 428% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨47 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨262 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨164 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨32 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (₨160) | ₨173 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨1,067) | ₨796 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨98 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨40 | - | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Kiribati is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (₨51,394) | ₨54,213 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (₨45,747) | ₨33,306 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (₨17,157) | ₨4,784 | + 259% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨33,154 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨18,976 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (₨3,202) | ₨5,231 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨646 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨31,090 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,916 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨1,067) | ₨571 | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨578 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in India | ||||
Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,290 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,801 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,377 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,238 | - | |
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 | - | ₨1,723,340 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨105 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨910 | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Kiribati is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kiribati | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨155 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨289 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨924 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨381 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨204 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨288 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (₨320) | ₨178 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨94 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨323 | - | |
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 (₨640) | ₨1,414 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨624 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,861 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨817 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨216 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (₨160) | ₨179 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,125 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,478 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (₨783) | ₨286 | + 173% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 21% more expensive than in India
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