Cost of Living Comparison Between India and United States

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Consumer Prices in United States are 185.88% higher than in India (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 260.03% higher than in India
Rent Prices in United States are 613.21% higher than in India
Restaurant Prices in United States are 291.70% higher than in India
Groceries Prices in United States are 167.69% higher than in India
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 117.83% higher than in India

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Restaurants	India Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	180.00 ₹ (2.46 $)	1,098.60 ₹ (15.00 $)	+510.33 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	800.00 ₹ (10.92 $)	4,116.09 ₹ (56.20 $)	+414.51 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	300.00 ₹ (4.10 $)	585.92 ₹ (8.00 $)	+95.31 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	145.00 ₹ (1.98 $)	366.20 ₹ (5.00 $)	+152.55 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	277.50 ₹ (3.79 $)	439.44 ₹ (6.00 $)	+58.36 %
Cappuccino (regular)	119.26 ₹ (1.63 $)	312.56 ₹ (4.27 $)	+162.07 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	33.55 ₹ (0.46 $)	138.55 ₹ (1.89 $)	+313.00 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	14.96 ₹ (0.20 $)	112.30 ₹ (1.53 $)	+650.44 %
Markets	India Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	190.30 ₹ (2.60 $)	236.43 ₹ (3.23 $)	+24.24 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	31.11 ₹ (0.42 $)	180.31 ₹ (2.46 $)	+479.57 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	23.97 ₹ (0.33 $)	132.13 ₹ (1.80 $)	+451.30 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	66.73 ₹ (0.91 $)	170.33 ₹ (2.33 $)	+155.26 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	181.59 ₹ (2.48 $)	366.32 ₹ (5.00 $)	+101.73 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	106.33 ₹ (1.45 $)	300.62 ₹ (4.10 $)	+182.73 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	184.33 ₹ (2.52 $)	414.56 ₹ (5.66 $)	+124.91 %
Apples (1 lb)	64.00 ₹ (0.87 $)	150.57 ₹ (2.06 $)	+135.26 %
Banana (1 lb)	22.91 ₹ (0.31 $)	51.80 ₹ (0.71 $)	+126.08 %
Oranges (1 lb)	32.56 ₹ (0.44 $)	132.43 ₹ (1.81 $)	+306.68 %
Tomato (1 lb)	17.04 ₹ (0.23 $)	141.71 ₹ (1.93 $)	+731.68 %
Potato (1 lb)	14.18 ₹ (0.19 $)	86.80 ₹ (1.19 $)	+512.17 %
Onion (1 lb)	15.85 ₹ (0.22 $)	87.06 ₹ (1.19 $)	+449.28 %
Lettuce (1 head)	41.01 ₹ (0.56 $)	119.13 ₹ (1.63 $)	+190.45 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	28.19 ₹ (0.38 $)	132.31 ₹ (1.81 $)	+369.30 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	600.00 ₹ (8.19 $)	878.88 ₹ (12.00 $)	+46.48 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	132.04 ₹ (1.80 $)	172.90 ₹ (2.36 $)	+30.94 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	207.63 ₹ (2.83 $)	205.64 ₹ (2.81 $)	-0.96 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	300.00 ₹ (4.10 $)	585.92 ₹ (8.00 $)	+95.31 %
Transportation	India Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.00 ₹ (0.27 $)	164.79 ₹ (2.25 $)	+723.95 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	750.00 ₹ (10.24 $)	5,126.80 ₹ (70.00 $)	+583.57 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	50.00 ₹ (0.68 $)	236.20 ₹ (3.23 $)	+372.40 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	27.36 ₹ (0.37 $)	197.75 ₹ (2.70 $)	+622.79 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	100.00 ₹ (1.37 $)	2,197.20 ₹ (30.00 $)	+2,097.20 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	296.77 ₹ (4.05 $)	186.21 ₹ (2.54 $)	-37.26 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	900,000.00 ₹ (12,288.37 $)	1,684,520.07 ₹ (23,000.00 $)	+87.17 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,680,488.17 ₹ (22,944.95 $)	1,573,676.75 ₹ (21,486.57 $)	-6.36 %
Utilities (Monthly)	India Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	2,943.67 ₹ (40.19 $)	11,928.08 ₹ (162.86 $)	+305.21 %
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.89 ₹ (0.01 $)	10.13 ₹ (0.14 $)	+1,032.60 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	804.75 ₹ (10.99 $)	4,790.97 ₹ (65.41 $)	+495.33 %
Sports And Leisure	India Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	1,382.98 ₹ (18.88 $)	2,728.76 ₹ (37.26 $)	+97.31 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	529.52 ₹ (7.23 $)	1,158.48 ₹ (15.82 $)	+118.78 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	250.00 ₹ (3.41 $)	878.88 ₹ (12.00 $)	+251.55 %
Childcare	India Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,181.05 ₹ (57.09 $)	68,728.97 ₹ (938.41 $)	+1,543.82 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	122,755.22 ₹ (1,676.07 $)	1,165,954.77 ₹ (15,919.64 $)	+849.82 %
Clothing And Shoes	India Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	2,302.53 ₹ (31.44 $)	3,217.35 ₹ (43.93 $)	+39.73 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	2,362.35 ₹ (32.25 $)	2,598.24 ₹ (35.48 $)	+9.99 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	3,525.15 ₹ (48.13 $)	5,558.07 ₹ (75.89 $)	+57.67 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	2,658.17 ₹ (36.29 $)	6,999.85 ₹ (95.57 $)	+163.33 %
Rent Per Month	India Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	12,336.58 ₹ (168.44 $)	99,440.82 ₹ (1,357.74 $)	+706.06 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	7,696.80 ₹ (105.09 $)	79,802.06 ₹ (1,089.60 $)	+936.82 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	27,957.00 ₹ (381.72 $)	158,790.17 ₹ (2,168.08 $)	+467.98 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	17,145.97 ₹ (234.11 $)	126,526.12 ₹ (1,727.55 $)	+637.94 %
Buy Apartment Price	India Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	9,175.63 ₹ (125.28 $)	24,033.12 ₹ (328.14 $)	+161.92 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	4,699.23 ₹ (64.16 $)	14,390.30 ₹ (196.48 $)	+206.23 %
Salaries And Financing	India Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	33,011.66 ₹ (450.73 $)	258,890.86 ₹ (3,534.83 $)	+684.24 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	9.18	4.15	-54.82 %
Last update:	January 2021	January 2021
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