Cost of living in Bhopal, India vs Salvador, Brazil
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Bhopal (India) is about the same as in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨356 (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨245 (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨127 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 4.72 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (R$ 5.32) | R$ 9 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (R$ 2.96) | R$ 3.78 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨158 (R$ 12) | R$ 19 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨121 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (R$ 1.65) | R$ 4.22 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.15 | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨737 (R$ 56) | R$ 38 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (R$ 2.43) | R$ 2.81 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Bhopal (India) is 26% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨14,251 (R$ 1,084) | R$ 2,632 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,716 (R$ 891) | R$ 1,769 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,494 (R$ 190) | R$ 287 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,030 (R$ 1,067) | R$ 2,022 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,351 (R$ 711) | R$ 1,212 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,926 (R$ 147) | R$ 285 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,160 (R$ 88) | R$ 70 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,256 (R$ 2,074) | R$ 1,621 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,043 (R$ 1,068) | R$ 473 | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨426 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨259 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 8% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,707 (R$ 206) | R$ 161 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,429 (R$ 185) | R$ 218 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,172 (R$ 241) | R$ 257 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,735 (R$ 208) | R$ 224 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 48% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨696,882 (R$ 53,019) | R$ 87,395 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.59 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨804 (R$ 61) | R$ 222 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨186 (R$ 14) | R$ 30 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Bhopal (India) is 29% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨112 (R$ 9) | R$ 19 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨208 (R$ 16) | R$ 31 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨566 (R$ 43) | R$ 143 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨286 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨107 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨199 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨78 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 4.52 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨32 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 4.42 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨214 (R$ 16) | R$ 32 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 34% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨764 (R$ 58) | R$ 80 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨399 (R$ 30) | R$ 50 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 197 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,108 (R$ 84) | R$ 161 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨352 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨157 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨161 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨22,986 (R$ 1,749) | R$ 3,426 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (R$ 0.11) | R$ 1.29 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,575 (R$ 196) | R$ 115 | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨144 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 29% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 8,000 in Salvador you would need to make just about R$ 5,714 (₨75,107) in Bhopal.
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