In Margao, India, a single person typically needs around $429 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1068 monthly.
Overall living costs in Margao are 60% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Margao is 84% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Margao is, on average, 93% lower than in New York City.
Margao is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence overall expenses in Margao.
Food costs in Margao are 49% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is very affordable, being 81% lower than the European benchmark.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.53 $ |
| Dinner | 13.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.4 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.36 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.25 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 13.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 23.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.33 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.69 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 16 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 24 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 9.79 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 163 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 348 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 412 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,101 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 653 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 38 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.84% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.51 $ |
| Haircut | 2.03 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 92 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,557 $ |