Cost of living in Samoa compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨473) | ₨375 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (₨770) | ₨332 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨308) | ₨165 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨111) | ₨58 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨302) | ₨92 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨625) | ₨39 | + 1497% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨709) | ₨239 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (₨407) | ₨154 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨247) | ₨31 | + 700% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨153) | ₨169 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨1,202) | ₨769 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨370) | ₨91 | + 307% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨52) | ₨38 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (₨132,468) | ₨40,472 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨59,437) | ₨24,259 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨4,622) | ₨5,263 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨24,750 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,691 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨6,007 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨924) | ₨665 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨27,702) | ₨29,903 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,999 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨462) | ₨535 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨428 | - | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,524 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨9,244) | ₨2,741 | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨6,205) | ₨4,298 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,255 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,326,030 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨81) | ₨105 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨92) | ₨138 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨308) | ₨276 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨1,150) | ₨905 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨493) | ₨396 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨462) | ₨223 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨277) | ₨281 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨162) | ₨167 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨123) | ₨98 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨308) | ₨306 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨2,875) | ₨1,460 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨978) | ₨600 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (₨4,601) | ₨1,872 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨462) | ₨756 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨308) | ₨217 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨228) | ₨182 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,638 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (₨448) | ₨270 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,848 prices entered by 1,233 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 42% more expensive than in India
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