India a price guide!!

Drews60 · Aug 29th, 2007, 18:28

Thanks Shashank.aggarwal for helping me make a budget plan for my trip. I'll plan on RS400 a day for food and drinks, that should be just fine.

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 29th, 2007, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Drews60

Thanks Shashank.aggarwal for helping me make a budget plan for my trip. I'll plan on RS400 a day for food and drinks, that should be just fine.

Rs.400 seems to be a decent budget and should carry you through the
day with your supply of bottled water..

T.I.P · Aug 29th, 2007, 19:06

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Originally Posted by cyberhippie

In answer to the many questions about the cost of a trip around India here's a wee price list I put together this trip. The articles show a range of prices this try to take into account regional differences/quality differences etc in price.
This list is by no means comprehesive you may find things cheaper you may find them more expensive on a trip around India but as general rule of thumb you won't go far wrong, with these prices.
I'll try to add to this list in time so bear with me!!
I think many first time travellers to the sub continent will find this ready guide of some use on planning a budget for their upcoming trip to India!!
Oh and as I speak the exchange rate is around the following!

1 GB Pound = 82 Rupees
1 Euro = 54 rupees
1 American Dollar = 43 Rupees

Toiletries

Toothpaste

Colgate 200gr 40-46 rps
Vicco (aruvedic) 200gr 60-65 rps
Toothbrush 10-20 rps

Soap

Johnsons 75gr 20-25 rps
Dove scented 75gr 24-28 rps
Medimix (aruvedic) 75gr 11-14 rps

Shaving

Indian blades x 5 22-25 rps
Gillette GII x 5 80-90 rps
Gillette Mach 3 x 5 250-260 rps
Shaving Brush 15-30 rps
Shaving Soap 75gr tube 30-40 rps
Allum crystal 10-20 rps
Other

Shampoo meduim 100ml 30-40 rps
Shampo sachet 5 ml 3-6 rps
Deodarant spray 80-200 rps
Deodarant roll-on 30-60 rps
Comb 5-10 rps
Brush 10 -30 rps
Tampons x 10 26-60 rps
Sanitary Towels x 10 60-80rps
Talcum Powder 100gr 55-80 rps
Toilet Paper 1 roll 20-45 rps
Tongue scraper 5-10 rps
Wet wipes 85-95 rps
cotton buds x 100 30-40 rps
Handwash 240ml 30-350 rps
Dental Floss ?
Condoms ?

Medical

Doxycycline 8x100mg 30-40 rps
Aspirine 10x25mg 2-4 rps
Lopermide/Immodium 10x50mg 12-18 rps
Tinadazol 10x 500mg 30-40 rps
Metronidazol 10x 500mg 70-80 rps
Norfloxacine 10x100mg 45-55 rps
Ciprofalxin 10x100mg 90-110 rps
Anti-Fungal cream 5gr tube 15-25 rps
Calamine Lotion 60ml 30-45 rps
Antibiotic powder 50gr 30-35 rps
Miconazole ? 25-30 rps
Quinine Sulphate 10x 300mg 50-60 rps
Tiger Balm small 20-25 rps
Local Muscle Balm 12-20 rps
Violini Muscle Spray 150ml 65-75 rps
Violini Muscle salve 100mg 50-60 rps
Oral Rehydration Salts x 1 8-45 rps
Box Of Bandaids medium 45-55 rps
Crepe Bandage 30-100 rps
Cotton wool 25gr 5-10 rps
Contact lense cleaner ?
Tulsi Cough Mixture 30-35 rps

Drinks

Beer 1/2 litre 35-100 rps
Mineral Water 10-15 rps
Soft drinks Coca cola etc.
Small 200ml 5-10 rps
Medium 300 ml 8-15 rps
Large 500ml 15-20 rps
Family 2 litre 45-50 rps
Soda brand 8-15 rps
Soda Local 3-6 rps
Milk 1/2 litre 8-12 rps
Local Soft Drinks 300ml 6-10 rps

Other

Batteries AA 6-7 rps
Batteries D 10-11 rps
Rubber flip-flops 15-30 rps
Candles medium size x 10 0-15 rps
Box of matches 50 paise-1 rps
Lighter 10-25 rps
Tobbaco Drum etc 150 gr 145-175 rps
Cigarettes x 10 8-30 rps
Washing Powder 200gr 20-25 rps
Washing powder sachet 20-25 rps
Camera film 200 ASA 95-120 rps
Camera film 400 ASA 100-135 rps
Advantix 120-150 rps
Mozzie coils x 10 15-25 rps
Electric Mozzie Zapper x 45 days 45-75 rps
Electric Mozzie refill x 45 days 30-45 rps
Internet 1 hour 5-60 rps
telephone to all countries per minute 7-15 rps

With regard to Tooth brush and tooth paste.

When in India do as the Indians do..

Option 1.
Break of a small branch of the Neem Tree.
Remove the leaves. It becomes a small stick around half a feet long.
Chew on one end for about 30 minutes.
Once the end becomes soft, just rub it on your teeth.

This concept is known as "Datun"

Total cost if you decide to buy a datun : Rs 1.. in some places Rs 2

Option 2:

Take some mustard oil, Around a tea spoon.
Take some salt. Around half a tea spoon.

Put the two in the palm of your left hand. With your right index finger, mix the two properly. With the same finger start rubbing your teeth.
It tastes awful.. but then people do it all over india

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 29th, 2007, 21:02

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Originally Posted by T.I.P

Option 2:

Take some mustard oil, Around a tea spoon.
Take some salt. Around half a tea spoon.

Put the two in the palm of your left hand. With your right index finger, mix the two properly. With the same finger start rubbing your teeth.
It tastes awful.. but then people do it all over india

baking soda is also used with Or without salt...

You can add lime juice as well...

Nick-H · Aug 29th, 2007, 21:16

Whilst of always heard of neem as a great natural toothcleaner, all they guys I've ever seen wandering the street early in the morning in that strange toothbrushing parade have plastic handles sticking out of their mouths.

Even though Neem trees are plentiful.

I use an electric toothbrush. But not in the street

burbujasdeamor · Sep 1st, 2007, 06:12

And how much would "silly things" like sunscreen lotion (I get crispy rather quickly!)?

I'm traveling alone and would love to take as little as possible until I get there. Of course, some of you would suggest that I hire a porter for cheap.

Cheers!

burbujasdeamor · Sep 1st, 2007, 06:16

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

all they guys I've ever seen wandering the street early in the morning in that strange toothbrushing parade

Huh?

Is that some kind of local practice that we foreigners should participate in order to "go local"?????

Nick-H · Sep 1st, 2007, 09:24

Not unless you want to live in the backstreets!

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 1st, 2007, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

all they guys I've ever seen wandering the street early in the morning in that strange toothbrushing parade have plastic handles sticking out of their mouths.

They wander so that they can make some movements in the 'bowel'..it helps them freshen up..

I hope I have been able to put my point across..I am short of words here...

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Originally Posted by burbujasdeamor

And how much would "silly things" like sunscreen lotion (I get crispy rather quickly!)?

It Depends on the quality and quantity...last I purchased a small Pack of Lakme's Suncreen and it was around Rs.50 (I don't remember the exact price)..

Nick-H · Sep 1st, 2007, 10:25

I think you expressed yourself perfectly clearly!

burbujasdeamor · Sep 2nd, 2007, 12:06

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Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

They wander so that they can make some movements in the 'bowel'..it helps them freshen up..

I hope I have been able to put my point across..I am short of words here...

It Depends on the quality and quantity...last I purchased a small Pack of Lakme's Suncreen and it was around Rs.50 (I don't remember the exact price)..

Hmmmm, how much more clearly (about the "movement) do we need it to be

Well, even if the sunblock is the same price as here (N. America), I'll buy it in India, just one less burden for my bad back

Thanks!

Nick-H · Sep 2nd, 2007, 15:28

You will probably not find the very high SPF sunblocks. If you feel you require 40, 50, etc, then you should buy it at home.

You also need to be comfortable with the feel, smell, etc of your chosen sunblock. I have had an alergic reaction to one make --- luckily I discovered that in London by trying it before leaving.

Pale-skinned people from higher lattitudes should remember that this is tropical sunshine. It will be burning you even on a cloudy day!

Jenny Soul · Sep 6th, 2007, 04:22

I have finally booked my plane ticket after contemplating if I can cope financially for four months traveling around India and nepal. I have been to India before but regrettably only experienced Goa and had a very comfortable time as money was not really an issue. This time around I want a more balanced view but am really worried I don't have enough money. Can one perhaps live reasonable well on £500 per month which is about £17.00. All advice very welcome..

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 6th, 2007, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Jenny Soul

I have finally booked my plane ticket after contemplating if I can cope financially for four months traveling around India and nepal. I have been to India before but regrettably only experienced Goa and had a very comfortable time as money was not really an issue. This time around I want a more balanced view but am really worried I don't have enough money. Can one perhaps live reasonable well on £500 per month which is about £17.00. All advice very welcome..

Please go through this thread for details !! but yes it is possible to survive well on this amount..!!

Khak · Sep 6th, 2007, 14:19

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

I use an electric toothbrush. But not in the street

height of laziness : not moving your hand to brush your teeth

Aug 29th, 2007, 21:16	#80
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	Whilst of always heard of neem as a great natural toothcleaner, all they guys I've ever seen wandering the street early in the morning in that strange toothbrushing parade have plastic handles sticking out of their mouths. Even though Neem trees are plentiful. I use an electric toothbrush. But not in the street __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Drews60 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norman Oklahoma USA Posts: 112	Thanks Shashank.aggarwal for helping me make a budget plan for my trip. I'll plan on RS400 a day for food and drinks, that should be just fine.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	Not unless you want to live in the backstreets!

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,905	You will probably not find the very high SPF sunblocks. If you feel you require 40, 50, etc, then you should buy it at home. You also need to be comfortable with the feel, smell, etc of your chosen sunblock. I have had an alergic reaction to one make --- luckily I discovered that in London by trying it before leaving. Pale-skinned people from higher lattitudes should remember that this is tropical sunshine. It will be burning you even on a cloudy day!

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Jenny Soul Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3	I have finally booked my plane ticket after contemplating if I can cope financially for four months traveling around India and nepal. I have been to India before but regrettably only experienced Goa and had a very comfortable time as money was not really an issue. This time around I want a more balanced view but am really worried I don't have enough money. Can one perhaps live reasonable well on £500 per month which is about £17.00. All advice very welcome..

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