Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 20% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 46% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨398 | ₨335 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨240 | ₨327 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 | ₨90 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨65 | ₨44 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨104 | ₨54 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 | ₨31 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨297 | ₨242 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨170 | ₨78 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 | ₨31 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 | ₨133 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,285 | ₨936 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 | ₨79 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨44 | ₨27 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 46% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,484 | ₨18,749 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,487 | ₨9,000 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,166 | ₨3,836 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,428 | ₨21,203 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨21,233 | ₨25,000 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,546 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨529 | ₨1,260 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,931 | ₨42,183 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,413 | ₨8,000 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨556 | ₨200 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,574 | ₨500 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 14% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 | ₨2,408 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,334 | ₨2,784 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,813 | ₨4,826 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,373 | ₨4,476 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is about the same as in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,455,410 | ₨606,097 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨98 | ₨81 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 | ₨1,965 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨479 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is about the same as in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨85 | ₨545 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨199 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,081 | ₨1,500 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 | ₨248 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨221 | ₨204 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 | ₨200 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨111 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 | ₨73 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 | ₨148 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 17% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,861 | ₨1,091 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨553 | ₨439 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,170 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,837 | ₨2,235 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 | ₨324 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨178 | ₨197 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨287 | ₨137 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨45,767 | ₨35,986 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,622 | ₨1,700 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 | ₨262 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 120 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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