Cost of living in Samoa compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨404) | ₨389 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (₨578) | ₨279 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨264) | ₨141 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨95) | ₨52 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨258) | ₨72 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨534) | ₨37 | + 1349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨606) | ₨213 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (₨348) | ₨139 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨211) | ₨28 | + 654% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨131) | ₨129 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨1,028) | ₨824 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨316) | ₨83 | + 280% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨44) | ₨35 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (₨113,309) | ₨31,378 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨50,841) | ₨19,773 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨3,954) | ₨4,071 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨24,077 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨791) | ₨746 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨23,696) | ₨30,923 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,610 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨395) | ₨377 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨285 | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,358 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨7,907) | ₨2,617 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨5,308) | ₨3,804 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,819 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨943,217 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨69) | ₨76 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,228 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨79) | ₨108 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨264) | ₨209 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨984) | ₨1,006 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨422) | ₨248 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨395) | ₨172 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨237) | ₨234 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨139) | ₨151 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨105) | ₨67 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨264) | ₨244 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨2,459) | ₨1,199 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨836) | ₨473 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,814 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (₨3,936) | ₨1,962 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨395) | ₨686 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨264) | ₨221 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨195) | ₨228 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.80 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,971 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 Tala (₨369) | ₨245 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,850 prices entered by 2,283 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 49% more expensive than in India
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