Cost of Living in India Cost of Living information in India for TEFL Trainees
India is not at all an expensive country
to live in. the cost of living even in the major cities of India is
lower than most of the big cities in the world or in Asia. Mumbai is
most expensive city in India and is 24th in the list of most expensive
cities of Asia. . This can give you an idea about the living cost in
all over India. For the foreigners there is an added advantage as the
conversion rate of USD and Pounds are quite high in comparison to
Indian rupees.
House Rents India: house rents might vary with the cities and
towns in India. However, for a good apartment one has to pay about
Rs.9000 per month approximately.
Water Cost: in some of the metro cities in India, you will have
to pay a water bill, which may be something around Rs.500 to 1000 per
month.
Electricity Cost is not very high in India but it definitely
depends on the usage and electric appliances. The cost may vary
between Rs.500 to 2000 per month.
There are various types of hotels in India. The range of hotels starts
from Rs800 and goes up to Rs.8000 per night.
Eating out is quite cheap in India as an average vegetarian meal will
cost about Rs.50 to 100 and a non-vegetarian meal will be around
Rs.100 to 300. You can get a god pizza in India for just Rs.250.
Food items in India are also quite cheap and you can get your months
supply of vegetables and fruits for just Rs.1000.
Cost of Living for TEFL trainees in Kolkata
Kolkata is not at all an expensive city to live in. Food in Kolkata
will cost about Rs150 to 200 per day, which is just 3-4 USD. The
transportation cost in Kolkata is also quite cheap.
Cost of Living for TEFL trainees in Cochin
Cochin is a big city in Kerala and the cost of living like most cities
in India are moderate. As accommodation is provided by the ATI to its
TEFL trainees, the students can live comfortably for two weeks with
just rupees 5 thousand.
Cost of Living for TEFL trainees in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is one of the biggest Indian cities. The cost of living
surely depends on the person’s lifestyle here. However, there are
plenty of restaurants and cafes in this city where you can get good
vegetarian meals within Rs. 100. Students can carry with them five to
eight thousand rupees, provided they are not inclined to an
extravagant lifestyle.