Cost of living in Samoa compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨461) | ₨330 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (₨752) | ₨293 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨301) | ₨163 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨108) | ₨54 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨295) | ₨82 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨610) | ₨41 | + 1398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨692) | ₨216 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (₨397) | ₨152 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨241) | ₨29 | + 734% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨149) | ₨149 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨1,173) | ₨767 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨361) | ₨87 | + 313% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨51) | ₨35 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (₨129,282) | ₨31,400 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨58,008) | ₨20,122 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨4,511) | ₨4,477 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨22,933 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,192 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨902) | ₨511 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨27,036) | ₨29,219 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,383 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨451) | ₨416 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,328 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨9,022) | ₨2,564 | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨6,056) | ₨3,571 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,002 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨980,422 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨79) | ₨108 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨90) | ₨140 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨301) | ₨303 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨1,123) | ₨1,443 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨481) | ₨402 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨451) | ₨190 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨271) | ₨248 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨158) | ₨152 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨120) | ₨72 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨301) | ₨373 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨2,805) | ₨1,357 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨954) | ₨595 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (₨4,490) | ₨2,086 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨451) | ₨594 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨301) | ₨229 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨222) | ₨175 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,530 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (₨438) | ₨244 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,546 prices entered by 972 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 54% more expensive than in India
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