Cost of living in Hyderabad, India (India) is 62% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Hyderabad, India (India) is 48% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨720 ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨596 ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨148 ($1.82) | $4.99 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 ($0.68) | $1.01 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨108 ($1.32) | $3.70 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 ($0.46) | $5.22 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨257 ($3.15) | $7 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 ($1.81) | $3.60 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 ($0.42) | $1.74 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨124 ($1.52) | $4.56 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,876 ($23) | $16 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨139 ($1.70) | $2.36 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨105 ($1.29) | $2.77 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Hyderabad, India (India) is 74% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨42,631 ($523) | $2,369 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,684 ($254) | $1,519 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,136 ($75) | $223 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,587 ($302) | $1,201 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,433 ($177) | $970 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,754 ($46) | $156 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨407 ($4.99) | $55 | - 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,075 ($332) | $371 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,965 ($110) | $90 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨441 ($5.41) | $11 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,492 ($18) | $22 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Hyderabad, India (India) is 70% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,448 ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,571 ($32) | $115 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,483 ($43) | $81 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 ($33) | $117 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Hyderabad, India (India) is 57% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨914,371 ($11,217) | $23,626 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨113 ($1.39) | $1.09 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,110 ($14) | $61 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨442 ($5.42) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 75% | |||
Personal Care in Hyderabad, India (India) is 75% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 ($1.09) | $10 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨280 ($3.44) | $15 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨791 ($10) | $129 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨223 ($2.74) | $6 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 ($2.14) | $3.96 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨213 ($2.61) | $5.53 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨91 ($1.11) | $3.32 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨47 ($0.58) | $2.31 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨454 ($5.57) | $24 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Hyderabad, India (India) is 58% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,235 ($15) | $55 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨470 ($5.77) | $26 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,035 ($13) | $334 | - 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,927 ($24) | $85 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨449 ($5.51) | $13 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨230 ($2.82) | $8 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 ($2.28) | $5.32 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,007 ($454) | $773 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.14 ($0.01) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,186 ($27) | $44 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨261 ($3.20) | $9 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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