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
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21 Responses to “Im glad my car runs on petrol”
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devesh Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 10:27 amHahah – this is bloody awesome mate!
What an insight!
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K Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 10:33 amYou show a very inquiring and creative mind! Beautiful comparison, thanks.
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Monty Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 10:39 am@devesh & @K – Cheers Mates
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Manpreet Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 10:47 amDiesel costs 36 bucks in Mumbai.. whew! Its just about 31 buck here in Delhi!!
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5. Monty Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 10:50 am@Manpreet – If Delhi didn’t have such extreme climates – I would have moved base
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Manan Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 11:20 amawesome, what a comparison.
I wonder whether we should replace Petrol and coke?
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Aalaap Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pmThis is brilliant!
I feel like buying a bail-gaadi now.
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8. devesh Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pmI can’t believe you said that!!!!! Delhi?!
Ritesh!!!!!
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Preshit Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 12:46 pmTrue… I have to think twice before venturing out on my bike.
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10. Manpreet Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pmYeah.. its hot in Delhi… the mercury has already crossed 43, and its just the first week of may!
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Aaman Lamba Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 1:58 pmBrilliant stuff, mate. Have dugg. Also, would like to invite you to write for Desicritics.org – please mail me and we’ll discuss it.
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12. Monty Says:
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.
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13. Manpreet Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 2:29 pmGo 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
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14. Monty Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 2:31 pm@Manpreet – Aint that asking for a little too much?
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15. Manpreet Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 2:36 pmBoss, there should be atleast one good reason for me to shift to Mumbai… do you agree?;)
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16. Monty Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 10:10 amYou dont need a reason to move to Bombay mate – It Simply Rocks
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Rima R. Says:
May 27th, 2008 at 11:13 pmHey Monty, really nice comparison,,,i didn’t realize these everyday things cost so much in India now.
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18. Ritesh Says:
May 28th, 2008 at 9:39 am@Rima – Thanks for stopping by.
Yeah – Makes you realize how expensive things are
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Vivek Says:
May 29th, 2008 at 11:52 ampetrol…diesel….CNG…LPG….hmm its time for Biodiesel….planning to set up a plant in gujarat…investment RS.40 Crores…any investors…?
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20. Ritesh Says:
June 8th, 2008 at 2:09 pm@Vivek – I’ll call ya – I dont mind investing half the amount.
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