Cost of Living Comparison Between India and United States

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Indices Difference
Consumer Prices in United States are 186.71% higher than in India (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 267.97% higher than in India
Rent Prices in United States are 691.28% higher than in India
Restaurant Prices in United States are 297.20% higher than in India
Groceries Prices in United States are 166.59% higher than in India
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 112.47% higher than in India

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Restaurants	India Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	180.00 ₹ (2.42 $)	1,117.84 ₹ (15.00 $)	+521.02 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	900.00 ₹ (12.08 $)	4,471.38 ₹ (60.00 $)	+396.82 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	300.00 ₹ (4.03 $)	596.18 ₹ (8.00 $)	+98.73 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	150.00 ₹ (2.01 $)	372.61 ₹ (5.00 $)	+148.41 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	270.00 ₹ (3.62 $)	447.14 ₹ (6.00 $)	+65.61 %
Cappuccino (regular)	118.88 ₹ (1.60 $)	326.10 ₹ (4.38 $)	+174.30 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	33.41 ₹ (0.45 $)	145.29 ₹ (1.95 $)	+334.84 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	14.81 ₹ (0.20 $)	116.66 ₹ (1.57 $)	+687.83 %
Markets	India Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	195.19 ₹ (2.62 $)	245.52 ₹ (3.29 $)	+25.78 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	31.76 ₹ (0.43 $)	188.11 ₹ (2.52 $)	+492.38 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	24.04 ₹ (0.32 $)	133.67 ₹ (1.79 $)	+456.04 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	70.99 ₹ (0.95 $)	172.40 ₹ (2.31 $)	+142.86 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	182.22 ₹ (2.45 $)	376.08 ₹ (5.05 $)	+106.39 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	106.85 ₹ (1.43 $)	316.06 ₹ (4.24 $)	+195.80 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	198.42 ₹ (2.66 $)	438.47 ₹ (5.88 $)	+120.98 %
Apples (1 lb)	67.09 ₹ (0.90 $)	154.32 ₹ (2.07 $)	+130.01 %
Banana (1 lb)	22.48 ₹ (0.30 $)	52.80 ₹ (0.71 $)	+134.87 %
Oranges (1 lb)	33.73 ₹ (0.45 $)	134.76 ₹ (1.81 $)	+299.49 %
Tomato (1 lb)	16.55 ₹ (0.22 $)	145.32 ₹ (1.95 $)	+778.19 %
Potato (1 lb)	13.06 ₹ (0.18 $)	87.41 ₹ (1.17 $)	+569.17 %
Onion (1 lb)	16.03 ₹ (0.22 $)	86.71 ₹ (1.16 $)	+440.85 %
Lettuce (1 head)	39.57 ₹ (0.53 $)	124.15 ₹ (1.67 $)	+213.79 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	28.00 ₹ (0.38 $)	134.13 ₹ (1.80 $)	+379.02 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	600.00 ₹ (8.05 $)	894.28 ₹ (12.00 $)	+49.05 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	137.49 ₹ (1.84 $)	193.67 ₹ (2.60 $)	+40.87 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	224.21 ₹ (3.01 $)	216.56 ₹ (2.91 $)	-3.41 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	330.00 ₹ (4.43 $)	599.91 ₹ (8.05 $)	+81.79 %
Transportation	India Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	20.00 ₹ (0.27 $)	167.68 ₹ (2.25 $)	+738.38 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	600.00 ₹ (8.05 $)	4,843.99 ₹ (65.00 $)	+707.33 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	50.00 ₹ (0.67 $)	242.20 ₹ (3.25 $)	+384.40 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	27.36 ₹ (0.37 $)	193.76 ₹ (2.60 $)	+608.22 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	100.00 ₹ (1.34 $)	2,235.69 ₹ (30.00 $)	+2,135.69 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	348.82 ₹ (4.68 $)	205.11 ₹ (2.75 $)	-41.20 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	912,317.00 ₹ (12,242.09 $)	1,750,917.63 ₹ (23,495.00 $)	+91.92 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,687,969.87 ₹ (22,650.32 $)	1,641,139.76 ₹ (22,021.93 $)	-2.77 %
Utilities (Monthly)	India Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	2,848.57 ₹ (38.22 $)	12,559.42 ₹ (168.53 $)	+340.90 %
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.91 ₹ (0.01 $)	10.52 ₹ (0.14 $)	+1,054.22 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	759.73 ₹ (10.19 $)	4,974.39 ₹ (66.75 $)	+554.76 %
Sports And Leisure	India Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	1,373.67 ₹ (18.43 $)	2,773.62 ₹ (37.22 $)	+101.91 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	536.21 ₹ (7.20 $)	1,173.68 ₹ (15.75 $)	+118.88 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	250.00 ₹ (3.35 $)	894.28 ₹ (12.00 $)	+257.71 %
Childcare	India Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	4,102.22 ₹ (55.05 $)	70,256.93 ₹ (942.76 $)	+1,612.65 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	115,111.36 ₹ (1,544.64 $)	1,170,710.05 ₹ (15,709.38 $)	+917.02 %
Clothing And Shoes	India Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	2,273.59 ₹ (30.51 $)	3,290.40 ₹ (44.15 $)	+44.72 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	2,251.75 ₹ (30.22 $)	2,647.36 ₹ (35.52 $)	+17.57 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	3,526.41 ₹ (47.32 $)	5,735.89 ₹ (76.97 $)	+62.66 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	2,644.83 ₹ (35.49 $)	7,269.22 ₹ (97.54 $)	+174.85 %
Rent Per Month	India Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	11,706.91 ₹ (157.09 $)	101,419.70 ₹ (1,360.92 $)	+766.32 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	7,437.59 ₹ (99.80 $)	82,284.68 ₹ (1,104.15 $)	+1,006.34 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	25,804.93 ₹ (346.27 $)	166,359.00 ₹ (2,232.32 $)	+544.68 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	16,289.43 ₹ (218.58 $)	134,509.92 ₹ (1,804.95 $)	+725.75 %
Buy Apartment Price	India Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	8,435.24 ₹ (113.19 $)	24,638.57 ₹ (330.62 $)	+192.09 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	4,424.90 ₹ (59.38 $)	14,771.16 ₹ (198.21 $)	+233.82 %
Salaries And Financing	India Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	34,285.67 ₹ (460.07 $)	268,047.51 ₹ (3,596.84 $)	+681.81 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	8.56	3.89	-54.57 %
Last update:	January 2022	January 2022
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