- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨411) | ₨395 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (₨631) | ₨262 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨274) | ₨143 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (₨90) | ₨51 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (₨181) | ₨71 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (₨356) | ₨38 | + 842% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (₨343) | ₨200 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (₨274) | ₨139 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (₨137) | ₨25 | + 456% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (₨173) | ₨122 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (₨754) | ₨832 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (₨206) | ₨82 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (₨58) | ₨33 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (₨68,538) | ₨30,521 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (₨35,640) | ₨20,593 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (₨16,449) | ₨4,569 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,265 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,735 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨803 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (₨41,123) | ₨33,889 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,502 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (₨206) | ₨582 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,439 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨8,225) | ₨2,720 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,791 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,948 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 2% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨879,468 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (₨70) | ₨78 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,373 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (₨1,028) | ₨1,366 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (₨164) | ₨131 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨110) | ₨71 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (₨411) | ₨275 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (₨1,645) | ₨1,200 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (₨822) | ₨475 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,906 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (₨4,112) | ₨1,982 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨411) | ₨593 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (₨247) | ₨227 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (₨249) | ₨206 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,874 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (₨521) | ₨257 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,289 prices entered by 4,404 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
27.415
INR
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WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 36% more expensive than in India
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