Cost of living in Ahmedabad is 57% lower than in Saitama (without rent).
Rent in Ahmedabad is 51% cheaper than in Saitama.
Cost of living including rent in Ahmedabad is 55% lower than in Saitama.
Food in Ahmedabad is 50% cheaper than in Saitama.
Transport in Ahmedabad is 73% cheaper than in Saitama.
| Ahmedabad | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ahmedabad | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.99 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.3 $ | 35 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.18 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.6 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.11 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.48 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.96 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.8 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.01 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.17 $ | 4.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.83 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.43 $ | 25.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.8 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.16 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.96 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.5 $ | 90.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.2 $ | 140 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.16 $ | 35.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 251 $ | 784 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 378 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 376 $ | 1,155 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,192 $ | 5,623 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 792 $ | 3,881 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 517 $ | 1,869 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.06 % | 1.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.2 $ | 60.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.88 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 2.37 $ | 19.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.1 $ | 53 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 23 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 70.4 $ | 286 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,837 $ | 12,701 $ |