Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 300% more expensive than in Belgaum (India)
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| Food | + 358% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 358% more expensive than in Belgaum (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Belgaum | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 (₨2,160) | ₨222 | + 873% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (₨979) | ₨210 | + 365% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (₨531) | ₨142 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (₨93) | ₨46 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.35 (₨366) | ₨63 | + 482% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.58 (₨385) | ₨91 | + 321% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (₨889) | ₨134 | + 561% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (₨377) | ₨129 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (₨169) | ₨35 | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.53 (₨297) | ₨123 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨1,453) | ₨484 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.04 (₨256) | ₨76 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.23 (₨188) | ₨30 | + 531% | |
| Housing | + 404% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 404% more expensive than in Belgaum (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Belgaum | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,070 (₨258,089) | ₨36,994 | + 598% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,510 (₨210,965) | ₨47,142 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (₨20,378) | ₨2,739 | + 644% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,213 (₨186,053) | ₨45,505 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,658 (₨139,373) | ₨59,074 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $171 (₨14,359) | ₨1,000 | + 1336% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (₨4,724) | ₨417 | + 1032% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $278 (₨23,378) | ₨24,700 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (₨12,074) | ₨11,504 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨996) | ₨389 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $47 (₨3,925) | ₨219 | + 1690% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Belgaum (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Belgaum | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (₨6,047) | ₨2,742 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (₨4,253) | ₨2,336 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (₨6,256) | ₨3,280 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (₨10,302) | ₨1,925 | + 435% | |
| Transportation | + 261% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 261% more expensive than in Belgaum (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Belgaum | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,969 (₨2,351,049) | ₨700,000 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (₨102) | ₨78 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (₨7,823) | ₨1,332 | + 487% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (₨1,836) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Belgaum (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Belgaum | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨726) | ₨52 | + 1297% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨1,026) | ₨268 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $184 (₨15,428) | ₨2,356 | + 555% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨724) | ₨352 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (₨420) | ₨375 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨521) | ₨300 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (₨585) | ₨176 | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.48 (₨209) | ₨42 | + 402% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (₨2,651) | ₨200 | + 1225% | |
| Entertainment | + 232% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Belgaum (India) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Belgaum | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (₨5,532) | ₨537 | + 930% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (₨2,659) | ₨293 | + 807% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (₨17,738) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (₨9,173) | ₨500 | + 1735% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (₨1,433) | ₨1,000 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (₨468) | ₨235 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨654) | ₨192 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $454 (₨38,170) | ₨76,282 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (₨15) | ₨1.20 | + 1122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (₨6,683) | ₨665 | + 905% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (₨1,023) | ₨169 | + 507% | |
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TOTAL | + 300% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 369 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
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