Cost of living
Punjab (India) compared to Union Territory
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Overview comparison
Punjab (India)Union Territory
Consumer prices in Union Territory are roughly 10% higher than in Punjab (India).
Cost of living
| Item | Punjab (India) | Union Territory |
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| Total with rent one person | 335 | 350 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,240 | 1,224 |
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| Without rent one person | 278 | 198 |
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| Without rent one family | 661 | 661 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 169.1 | 133.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 419.98 | 409.5 |
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| Food person | 168 | 144 |
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| Food family | 343 | 421 |
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| Transport person | 48.92 | 28.14 |
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| Transport family | 127.86 | 82.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.72 years | 83.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Punjab (India) | Union Territory |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.58 | 4.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.17 | 14.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.45 | 2.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.42 | 2.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.34 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Punjab (India) | Union Territory |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 149.66 | 143.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 138.96 | 117.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 360.85 | 383.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 245.37 | 328.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.53 | 25.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.73 | 40.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.36 | 7.19 |
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Transportation
| Item | Punjab (India) | Union Territory |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.7 | 9.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,822 | 2,469 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,022 | 1,108 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.66 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.69% | 7.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.54 | 1.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.33 | 1.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | Punjab (India) | Union Territory |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.59 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.84 | 1.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.12 | 5.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.6 | 3.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.22 | 5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.82 | 0.9 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Punjab (India) | Union Territory |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.65 | 22.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.58 | 2.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.76 | 10.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.08 | 2.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.68 | 28.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.07 | 53.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.29 | 64.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,177 | 2,619 |
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