How much money will I need to travel in India

Aug 8th, 2002, 01:19

Hi Guys.

I'm heading to India for a while (First Time!) and I was wondering how much money I'll need. I know it depends on your lifestyle etc...but I was looking for a ballpark figure. My accommodation and travel expenses should be taken care of.

I've read many travelogues that have given me prices for food, clothing etc...but they are all pretty old and seem a bit outdated.

Do you guys think I can make it on $1000 Canadian for 2 months?
Food and entertainment...etc...

Please be blatently honest. Any input would really be appreciated...

Thanks in Advance.
Am.

P.S. I leave in 2 weeks

tracyprier · Aug 8th, 2002, 01:55

The two single biggest expenses you would have would be travel and accommodation so if those are "taken care of" then I would think $1000 CAN would be plenty for 2 months

indiamike · Aug 8th, 2002, 16:22

Doing the math (at the current exchange rate) that would equal a little over 500 rupees a day for everything.

If you stay out of big cities (like Mumbai, Bangalore, etc.) that should still be plenty.

I agree with tracyprier, travel and accommodation would be your two biggest expenses.

Mike

Aug 8th, 2002, 21:43

Quote:

If you stay out of big cities (like Mumbai, Bangalore, etc.) that should still be plenty.

I'm going to be in Bangalore for the two months.
Whats the price of an average meal out there?
Clothing...ect? more importantly...Beer?

indiamike · Aug 9th, 2002, 03:56

Well logically if you buy beer and food at the markets than the prices won't be bad and you should be just fine. Though even at the market beer will still run you about 65 rupees a liter (at least that was the price the last time I was there, probably slightly higher now).

The MG Road area is where you will find a hefty price tag on food and beer. Slightly below western prices.

Besides the MG Road area Bangalore is still easily affordable on that kind of budget, since you said accommodations would be paid for.

If you ate at normal resturants and shopped locally you will be fine.
If you can eat 500 rupees worth of food from a regular resturant, you should consider entering into the Nathans Hot Dog eating competition.

Mike

paan wallah · Aug 10th, 2002, 17:06

250 rupees a day is more than enough...
if you try to life like common indians even not more than the half or less..

Aug 8th, 2002, 01:19	#1
aminoooo Posts: n/a	How much money will I need to travel in India Hi Guys. I'm heading to India for a while (First Time!) and I was wondering how much money I'll need. I know it depends on your lifestyle etc...but I was looking for a ballpark figure. My accommodation and travel expenses should be taken care of. I've read many travelogues that have given me prices for food, clothing etc...but they are all pretty old and seem a bit outdated. Do you guys think I can make it on $1000 Canadian for 2 months? Food and entertainment...etc... Please be blatently honest. Any input would really be appreciated... Thanks in Advance. Am. P.S. I leave in 2 weeks

Aug 8th, 2002, 01:55	#2
tracyprier "Hello-Kitty" must die! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 60	The two single biggest expenses you would have would be travel and accommodation so if those are "taken care of" then I would think $1000 CAN would be plenty for 2 months __________________ India...Wild At Heart

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Aug 8th, 2002, 16:22	#3
indiamike Retired Admin Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Joisey for now Posts: 1,760	Doing the math (at the current exchange rate) that would equal a little over 500 rupees a day for everything. If you stay out of big cities (like Mumbai, Bangalore, etc.) that should still be plenty. I agree with tracyprier, travel and accommodation would be your two biggest expenses. Mike

Aug 9th, 2002, 03:56	#5
indiamike Retired Admin Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Joisey for now Posts: 1,760	Well logically if you buy beer and food at the markets than the prices won't be bad and you should be just fine. Though even at the market beer will still run you about 65 rupees a liter (at least that was the price the last time I was there, probably slightly higher now). The MG Road area is where you will find a hefty price tag on food and beer. Slightly below western prices. Besides the MG Road area Bangalore is still easily affordable on that kind of budget, since you said accommodations would be paid for. If you ate at normal resturants and shopped locally you will be fine. If you can eat 500 rupees worth of food from a regular resturant, you should consider entering into the Nathans Hot Dog eating competition. Mike

Aug 10th, 2002, 17:06	#6
paan wallah kitchen guru Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: universe Posts: 347	250 rupees a day is more than enough... if you try to life like common indians even not more than the half or less..

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