Cost of living in Samoa compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨480) | ₨411 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (₨783) | ₨361 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨313) | ₨182 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨113) | ₨62 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨307) | ₨102 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨635) | ₨44 | + 1357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨720) | ₨243 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 Tala (₨94) | ₨186 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨250) | ₨41 | + 518% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨155) | ₨163 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨1,221) | ₨913 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨376) | ₨91 | + 311% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨53) | ₨39 | + 35% | |
| 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 (₨134,596) | ₨42,568 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨60,392) | ₨26,736 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨4,696) | ₨5,123 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨28,833 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,547 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,724 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨939) | ₨652 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨28,147) | ₨26,371 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,993 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨470) | ₨484 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨604 | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,322 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨9,393) | ₨2,519 | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨6,305) | ₨3,978 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,853 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,528,690 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨82) | ₨104 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,661 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨94) | ₨100 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨313) | ₨233 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨1,169) | ₨1,257 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨501) | ₨329 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨470) | ₨243 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨282) | ₨283 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨165) | ₨189 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨125) | ₨89 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨313) | ₨307 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Samoa | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨2,921) | ₨1,365 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨993) | ₨545 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,704 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (₨4,675) | ₨2,328 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨470) | ₨865 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨313) | ₨261 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨231) | ₨197 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,773 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨8 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,536 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (₨456) | ₨249 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,444 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 35% more expensive than in India
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