Cost of living
Nilgiris compared to Karnataka
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Overview comparison
NilgirisKarnataka
Consumer prices in Karnataka are roughly 37% higher than in Nilgiris.
Cost of living
| Item | Nilgiris | Karnataka |
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| Total with rent one person | 264 | 591 |
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| Total with rent family | 752 | 1,103 |
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| Without rent one person | 231 | 344 |
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| Without rent one family | 520 | 885 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 101.04 | 234.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 219.15 | 452.23 |
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| Food person | 149 | 160 |
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| Food family | 297 | 463 |
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| Transport person | 34.77 | 75.54 |
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| Transport family | 110.36 | 152.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.93 years | 74.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nilgiris | Karnataka |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.97 | 2.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.43 | 18.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.88 | 3.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 | 2.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.95 | 2.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nilgiris | Karnataka |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 167.39 | 199.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 58.89 | 155.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 339.87 | 617.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 169.52 | 443.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 19.06 | 43.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.78 | 76.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.69 | 12.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nilgiris | Karnataka |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.44 | 9.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,426 | 2,295 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 927 | 1,260 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.86% | 13.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.74 | 4.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.94 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nilgiris | Karnataka |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.39 | 0.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.82 | 0.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.25 | 7.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.88 | 3.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.41 | 5.73 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.82 | 0.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 | 0.19 |
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Other
| Item | Nilgiris | Karnataka |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.02 | 16.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.9 | 4.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.49 | 12.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.98 | 2.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.07 | 32.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 29.79 | 45.35 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 23.06 | 81.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,034 | 2,906 |
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