Over the weekend, I filled up my car’s fuel tank, and I thought petrol has become really expensive. But then I compared it with other common liquids and did some quick calculations, and I felt a little better.
To know why, see the results below - you’ll be surprised at how outrageous some other prices are!
- Diesel (regular) in Mumbai : Rs.36.08 per litre
- Petrol (regular unleaded) in Mumbai : Rs.50.51 per litre
- Coca Cola 330 ml can : Rs.20 = Rs.61 per litre
- Dettol antiseptic 100 ml Rs.20 = Rs.200 per litre
- Radiator coolant 500 ml Rs.160 = Rs.320 per litre
- Pantene conditioner 400 ml Rs.165 = Rs.413 per litre
- Medicinal mouthwash like Listerine 100 ml Rs.45 = Rs. 450 per litre
- Red Bull 150 ml can : Rs.75 = Rs.500 per litre
- Corex cough syrup 100 ml Rs.57 = Rs. 570 per litre
- Evian water 500 ml Rs. 330 = Rs. 660 per litre
- Kores whiteout 15 ml Rs. 15 = Rs. 1000 per litre
- Cup of coffee at any decent business hotel 150 ml Rs. 175 = Rs. 1167 per litre
- Old Spice after shave lotion 100 ml Rs. 175 = Rs. 1750 per litre
- Pure almond oil 25 ml Rs. 68 = Rs. 2720 per litre
- HP deskjet colour ink cartridge 21 ml Rs.1900 = Rs. 90476 per litre!!!
Now you know why computer printers are so cheap ? So they have you hooked for the ink !
So, the next time you’re at the pump, don’t curse our honorable Petroleum minister - just be glad your car doesn’t run on cough syrup, after shave, coffee, or God forbid, printer ink !
Added on Aalaap’s request:
- King Fisher Beer Can 330ml Rs.35 = Rs 106 per litre
May 5th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Hahah - this is bloody awesome mate!
What an insight!
May 5th, 2008 at 10:33 am
You show a very inquiring and creative mind! Beautiful comparison, thanks.
Cheers
K
May 5th, 2008 at 10:39 am
@devesh & @K - Cheers Mates
May 5th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Diesel costs 36 bucks in Mumbai.. whew! Its just about 31 buck here in Delhi!!
May 5th, 2008 at 10:50 am
@Manpreet - If Delhi didn’t have such extreme climates - I would have moved base
May 5th, 2008 at 11:20 am
awesome, what a comparison.
I wonder whether we should replace Petrol and coke?
May 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
This is brilliant!
I feel like buying a bail-gaadi now.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I can’t believe you said that!!!!! Delhi?!
Ritesh!!!!!
May 5th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
True… I have to think twice before venturing out on my bike.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Yeah.. its hot in Delhi… the mercury has already crossed 43, and its just the first week of may!
May 5th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Brilliant stuff, mate. Have dugg. Also, would like to invite you to write for Desicritics.org - please mail me and we’ll discuss it.
May 5th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
@Manan -
@Aalaap - Who’ll go to chamiya bars for petrol, if you buy a bailgaadi?
@Devesh - Whats wrong with you? You really think I’ll ever move off bombay. I said that knowingly mate
@Preshit - Comon dude, atleast you get fantastic mileage on bikes.!.!
@Manpreet - You should consider moving to bombay - Should I speak to the HR in my company
@Aaman - Thanks for digging mate.
May 5th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Go ahead dude.. if your company is willing to pay me 5x times the salary.. and unlimited monthly flybacks to Delhi… I’m ready to join
May 5th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
@Manpreet - Aint that asking for a little too much?
May 5th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Boss, there should be atleast one good reason for me to shift to Mumbai… do you agree?;)
May 8th, 2008 at 10:10 am
You dont need a reason to move to Bombay mate - It Simply Rocks
LOL !!
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May 27th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Hey Monty, really nice comparison,,,i didn’t realize these everyday things cost so much in India now.
May 28th, 2008 at 9:39 am
@Rima - Thanks for stopping by.
Yeah - Makes you realize how expensive things are
May 29th, 2008 at 11:52 am
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@Vivek - I’ll call ya - I dont mind investing half the amount.