Cost of living in Samoa compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨444) | ₨369 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (₨635) | ₨292 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨289) | ₨142 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨104) | ₨52 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨283) | ₨73 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨587) | ₨36 | + 1522% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨666) | ₨227 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (₨382) | ₨140 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨232) | ₨31 | + 652% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨144) | ₨132 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨1,129) | ₨772 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨347) | ₨86 | + 305% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨49) | ₨36 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (₨124,411) | ₨33,231 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨55,822) | ₨19,879 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨4,341) | ₨4,541 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨19,026 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,499 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,334 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨868) | ₨676 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨26,017) | ₨29,555 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,444 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨434) | ₨411 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,314 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨8,682) | ₨2,579 | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨5,828) | ₨3,601 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,719 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨76) | ₨80 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,156 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨87) | ₨100 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨289) | ₨212 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨1,080) | ₨624 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨463) | ₨316 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨434) | ₨161 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨260) | ₨254 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨152) | ₨140 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨116) | ₨68 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨289) | ₨239 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨2,700) | ₨1,195 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨918) | ₨471 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (₨4,321) | ₨1,629 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨434) | ₨568 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨289) | ₨193 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨214) | ₨189 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,589 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (₨421) | ₨271 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,125 prices entered by 2,105 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 55% more expensive than in India
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