cost of living

Whatdoido · Apr 16th, 2009, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

it is very hard to cook that sort of veggie food, for a single person any cheaper than eating out for 'meal' prices.

I cook food for two days (zukkini/potato/cabbage/ocra) subji for RS 50
but that does not inlude cost of oil and gas...

AwayFromHome · Apr 16th, 2009, 15:59

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Originally Posted by eyesopenin

Just curious, could one live off $3000.00 US in say for example a place like Tiruvannamalai? And with no need to get all fancy, just living a frugal lifestyle. Also, if anyone lives in Tiruvannamalai or has experience being there, could you please advise as to a lodging place that would be fairly inexpensive, yet quite and fairly clean, doesn't need to be 5 star by any means. Also, as to what you believe it may cost if I where to pay up front for a year, this would be for a single guy, not sure if I need ac or not.

And where would be a good place to exhange my US currency for Rupees, and not get taken to badly by fees.

Thanks, this is a great forum!

You have gotten some great advice already.

I don't know what your motives are to move to ndia, or if you have visited before. Your budget, frankly, is very, very frugal. You will have no reserve funds for emergencies of any typr, and you will not be able to travel to any significant degree.

Just a gentle bit of cautionary advice, because if things go wrong here you probably will not have a 'support system' to help you.

Good luck with everything, and I hope you are able to fulfill your dream!

eyesopenin · Apr 17th, 2009, 08:27

ya, maybe its best to save and bring an extra 1-2 thousand. any one know of any opportunities to earn money while in India? I was thinking possibly an Ebay store, exporting small stuff, like spices, jewelry, that sort of stuff. thanx

Whatdoido · Apr 23rd, 2009, 11:06

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Originally Posted by eyesopenin

ya, maybe its best to save and bring an extra 1-2 thousand. any one know of any opportunities to earn money while in India? I was thinking possibly an Ebay store, exporting small stuff, like spices, jewelry, that sort of stuff. thanx

Yes most people bring more money than you and will think you are crazy to be in India with 3K dollars

but its not as crazy as being in america with 3000 dollars

yes you can open an ebay account, start a buisness ect.

there will be endless challenges but the cost of living is low so you have room for making mistakes

frugal living is low $60 a month
frugal travel is $140 a month (if you have people to split the auto riksha bill but rent your own room)

All you need is connections

The hotel clerk can help yu find so many things but chances are he wont save you any money

you need reliable contacts among locals and travelers

eyesopenin · Apr 25th, 2009, 05:22

thank you "whattodo" prb best to work an extra month and save some more mula

Jacob1983 · Apr 29th, 2009, 22:15

You can do it 400rupies /day include accomodation,food, +few more stuff.....I was living for a 150rp/day..hardcore but possible...3000$ enough for me for a year..

ENJOY MAN....

Ebay is good idead.I would do it as well..but is not that easy at all.Jewelery,clothes,furniture ,etc..possible

delhiwala · Apr 29th, 2009, 23:32

Where and how !! That's really too low !!

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Originally Posted by Jacob1983

I was living for a 150rp/day..hardcore but possible...

Jacob1983 · Apr 30th, 2009, 00:24

where - Goa 2006,Chapora.

how - 70rs per room - toilet and shower outside,80 for food.Chai,watter,basic food from market -bread,vegatables. etc....and I have a good time,every day swiming,party,books...fun..but its like for a month..couse you are eating more or less same food.

ok I was only walking max took a local bus to Anjuna etc..Vagator..Or friend took me by the bike..so no traveling etc..just stayed in a one place is possible with this kind of money..

That is my exprience and opinion..Every body is same same but differant so...for somebody it can be like no money.

Jacob1983 · Apr 30th, 2009, 00:25

But I have never spend more than 600 rupies for a day and I was living like a king -have a motorbike,can buy a lot of stuff,good eating ,good room...that is it. - it all depends on type of person..

dillichaat · May 1st, 2009, 22:52

I guess it's doable in the south on 3K USD/year, provided you stay away from the cities and live a VERY frugal life, like renting a room in a village where there's absolutely nothing to do and eating nothing but dal/rice/roti or veg thalis every day. For me that lifestyle would get very old, very quick b/c in my thesaurus it's described under 'surviving' rather than 'living'. But if you manage to do it AND have a good time, more power to you!

Whatever you do, don't try to save by not taking out medical insurance. If the proverbial poop hits the fan you'll be glad you spent the extra $.

Jacob1983 · May 2nd, 2009, 00:25

QUOTE FROM DILLICHAAT- you stay away from the cities and live a VERY frugal life, like renting a room in a village where there's absolutely nothing to do and eating nothing but dal/rice/roti
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you called swimming every day,be at nature ,reading,writting,exercise,and lot of party and peace -nothing to do- its your way.This is the reason WHY people like me running away from europe from cities where is SO MUCH TO DO

This is Classic - People from west running from comfortable life to Bamboo huts in India and people from Bamboo huts in India dreams about rich life,car 3+1 flat Ac in Europe,Us etc...Classic

described under 'surviving' rather than 'living'. - for me its much more every day going to work,watch TV,drive a car,be on PC every day,playing video games,eat a exepensive food ,wear a expensive clothes ..this is for me surviving.

Take care .

machadinha · May 2nd, 2009, 00:35

Jacob, some of us have outgrown the "how cheap can you do it" stage though.

It helps for instance to pay some attention to what a poster asked for, and to see what you can glean from that what *they* (not: *you*) may be looking for.

atala · May 7th, 2009, 18:23

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Originally Posted by eyesopenin

i'll have to do some research on Vrindaban.

In Vrindavan you can easily stay in a nice room in the old part of town (the more romantic, nicer part) for less than 100 Rs per day. You can arrange to get your food at a temple, for little money, and good food that is. You can change temples to get different varieties of food. Get to know the pujaris (temple priests) of Radha-Raman, and you can eat the rich prasad from their altar for free whenever you are invited.

check out this post for details.
Place to stay Vrindavan

To renew your visa you could go via Gorakhpur into Nepal, stay a while for free ( a donation) in the Korean monastery in Lumbini before going to Kathmandu.

details here: pokhra trip

$3000 would be more than enough to stay in a place like Vrindavan or Tiruvannamalai. And you would still experience some modest luxuries, if this combination of terms is permitted.

Alda · May 14th, 2009, 02:14

Yeah !
eyes opening I want to send you a private message ..................

atala · May 14th, 2009, 12:58

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I want to send you a private message ..................

Possible when you have posted at least 10 times. Forum rules.

May 2nd, 2009, 00:25	#26
Jacob1983 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 16	QUOTE FROM DILLICHAAT- you stay away from the cities and live a VERY frugal life, like renting a room in a village where there's absolutely nothing to do and eating nothing but dal/rice/roti --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you called swimming every day,be at nature ,reading,writting,exercise,and lot of party and peace -*nothing to do*- its your way.This is the reason WHY people like me running away from europe from cities where is SO MUCH TO DO This is Classic - People from west running from comfortable life to Bamboo huts in India and people from Bamboo huts in India dreams about rich life,car 3+1 flat Ac in Europe,Us etc...Classic described under 'surviving' rather than 'living'. - for me its much more every day going to work,watch TV,drive a car,be on PC every day,playing video games,eat a exepensive food ,wear a expensive clothes ..this is for me surviving. Take care . __________________ ------------------------------------------ "the owls are not what they seem"

May 2nd, 2009, 00:35	#27
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,391	Jacob, some of us have outgrown the "how cheap can you do it" stage though. It helps for instance to pay some attention to what a poster asked for, and to see what you can glean from that what they (not: you) may be looking for. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Apr 17th, 2009, 08:27	#18
eyesopenin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 5	ya, maybe its best to save and bring an extra 1-2 thousand. any one know of any opportunities to earn money while in India? I was thinking possibly an Ebay store, exporting small stuff, like spices, jewelry, that sort of stuff. thanx

Apr 25th, 2009, 05:22	#20
eyesopenin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 5	thank you "whattodo" prb best to work an extra month and save some more mula

Apr 29th, 2009, 22:15	#21
Jacob1983 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 16	You can do it 400rupies /day include accomodation,food, +few more stuff.....I was living for a 150rp/day..hardcore but possible...3000$ enough for me for a year.. ENJOY MAN.... Ebay is good idead.I would do it as well..but is not that easy at all.Jewelery,clothes,furniture ,etc..possible

Apr 30th, 2009, 00:24	#23
Jacob1983 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 16	where - Goa 2006,Chapora. how - 70rs per room - toilet and shower outside,80 for food.Chai,watter,basic food from market -bread,vegatables. etc....and I have a good time,every day swiming,party,books...fun..but its like for a month..couse you are eating more or less same food. ok I was only walking max took a local bus to Anjuna etc..Vagator..Or friend took me by the bike..so no traveling etc..just stayed in a one place is possible with this kind of money.. That is my exprience and opinion..Every body is same same but differant so...for somebody it can be like no money.

Apr 30th, 2009, 00:25	#24
Jacob1983 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 16	But I have never spend more than 600 rupies for a day and I was living like a king -have a motorbike,can buy a lot of stuff,good eating ,good room...that is it. - it all depends on type of person..

May 1st, 2009, 22:52	#25
dillichaat Professional cynic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: जोर बाग़,New Delhi Posts: 431	I guess it's doable in the south on 3K USD/year, provided you stay away from the cities and live a VERY frugal life, like renting a room in a village where there's absolutely nothing to do and eating nothing but dal/rice/roti or veg thalis every day. For me that lifestyle would get very old, very quick b/c in my thesaurus it's described under 'surviving' rather than 'living'. But if you manage to do it AND have a good time, more power to you! Whatever you do, don't try to save by not taking out medical insurance. If the proverbial poop hits the fan you'll be glad you spent the extra $.

May 14th, 2009, 02:14	#29
Alda Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 5	Yeah ! eyes opening I want to send you a private message ..................