Cost of living in Bhopal (India) is 31% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil)
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| Food in Bhopal (India) is about the same as in Salvador (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bhopal (India) | Salvador (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨356 (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨245 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | 24% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨127 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨55 (R$ 3.98) | R$ 4.36 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨70 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 8 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨39 (R$ 2.82) | R$ 3.89 | 27% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨158 (R$ 11) | R$ 19 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨121 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨22 (R$ 1.57) | R$ 3.90 | 60% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨147 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.15 | 156% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨762 (R$ 55) | R$ 39 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨86 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | 0% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨32 (R$ 2.32) | R$ 2.38 | 3% |
| Housing in Bhopal (India) is 29% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||
| Bhopal (India) | Salvador (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨14,251 (R$ 1,033) | R$ 2,694 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨11,716 (R$ 849) | R$ 1,598 | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨2,494 (R$ 181) | R$ 287 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨14,030 (R$ 1,017) | R$ 2,022 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨9,351 (R$ 678) | R$ 1,164 | 42% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨1,926 (R$ 140) | R$ 260 | 46% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨1,160 (R$ 84) | R$ 70 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨27,256 (R$ 1,976) | R$ 1,617 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨14,043 (R$ 1,018) | R$ 448 | 127% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨426 (R$ 31) | R$ 14 | 120% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨259 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | 57% |
| Clothes in Bhopal (India) is 9% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||
| Bhopal (India) | Salvador (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,707 (R$ 196) | R$ 162 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,429 (R$ 176) | R$ 207 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,172 (R$ 230) | R$ 272 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,735 (R$ 198) | R$ 220 | 10% |
| Transportation in Bhopal (India) is 50% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||
| Bhopal (India) | Salvador (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨696,882 (R$ 50,515) | R$ 86,771 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨82 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 4.52 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨804 (R$ 58) | R$ 222 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨186 (R$ 13) | R$ 30 | 56% |
| Personal Care in Bhopal (India) is 31% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||
| Bhopal (India) | Salvador (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨112 (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | 53% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨208 (R$ 15) | R$ 31 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨566 (R$ 41) | R$ 140 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨286 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨107 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨199 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨78 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 4.52 | 25% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨32 (R$ 2.30) | R$ 4.29 | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨214 (R$ 16) | R$ 32 | 51% |
| Entertainment in Bhopal (India) is 35% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||
| Bhopal (India) | Salvador (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨764 (R$ 55) | R$ 79 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨399 (R$ 29) | R$ 49 | 41% |
| 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$ 80) | R$ 165 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨352 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨157 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨161 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | 40% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨22,986 (R$ 1,666) | R$ 3,426 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨1.50 (R$ 0.11) | R$ 1.29 | 92% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨2,912 (R$ 211) | R$ 118 | 78% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨144 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | 2% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 8,600 in Salvador you would need to make just about R$ 5,969 (₨82,342) in Bhopal.