Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Costs of Traveling in India

(Chris) I though I would post some typical costs we've seen or encountered here in India so far on our trip...

gasoline (petrol): 50 rupees per/litre = $1.13 Cdn
1 litre bottled water (ex. Aquafina): 15-30 rs = $.34 cents - $.68 cents Cdn
bottle of Coke or other soft drinks: same as water
taxi/auto rickshaw: avg 50-100 rs per trip = $1.13 to $2.26 Cdn (so cheap compared to getting around a city in Canada!)
avg meal: 200-300 rs = $4.50 - $7.00 Cdn
chocolate bar: 15- 30 rs = $.34 to $.68 cents Cdn
internet use: 15-20 rs per half hour = $.34 - $.45 cents Cdn
tailored pants & shirt: 1600 rs = $36 Cdn
paperback novel: 250 rs = $5.65 Cdn
3 star hotel (decent): 1500-2500 rs per night = $34 - $56 Cdn for 2 people

if anyone is wondering about any other costs let me know and I'll get back to you!

5 comments:

  1. Now I want to go to India and buy clothes. Do you see lots of fabric for sale?

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  2. That is the REAL Taj Mahal in the background!

    wow

    nor

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  3. Hey guys! Good news. Lindsay and I booked tickets to go to India. We are super excited. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. I am looking forward to having coffee with you when you get back.

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  4. That's great Don! Don't worry we will have LOTS of advice and you can have our Lonely Planet India- I broke down and bought it in Delhi even though it weighs 5 lbs its super useful.

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  5. Wow! Your pictures look great! Love your honesty about your travel adventures. Take care out there!

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