You always hear that
things in India are cheap, but what does that really mean? Well, even a cheapskate like me gets shocked
by some of the prices. Here is a list
I've compiled of 8 shockingly cheap buys in the Far East.
- A night's stay on the beach
in the most exotic Indian city (Goa) complete with A/C and lockers - $7
This guy was so worried about looking good for his selfies that he forgot to don his swim shorts - Filet Mignon and King Prawns
with a vinaigrette salad and glass of red wine - $10
Not sure why they were served in a hugging position though - A ticket aboard a
cross-country sleeper train (Delhi to Kolkata: 1100 miles over 38 hours) -
$9
This pictures was taken by Drea on the train to Goa - A pound of fresh, organic,
local tomatoes - $0.08
This is the only picture I could find that had tomatoes in it. I think Drea is arguing the price of those gourds. - A custom tailored plaid business shirt - $4
The one on the right is the custom tailored one - A couple hours from an
electrician to repair the wiring in your flat - $4.50
Our friend Corny was held liable for these damages but later we discovered it was actually a rat - A made-to-order, piping hot
street food breakfast of Dosa (giant rice pancake filled with potato and
onion curry with peanut and ginger dipping sauces) - $0.30
Vlad is actually eating Baskin Robbins in the picture but you get the idea - A city bus ride to the city
center (6 miles) - $0.20
You also get free life experience and character development with every ride
Unfortunately not
everything in India is super cheap.
Boneless skinless chicken, though literally as fresh as possible, costs
$3.50 a pound, cheddar cheese $15 a pound, an average laptop $1000, and land is
crazy expensive. Also there is no way to
ever buy anything used, no Salvation Army and no yard sales; so there is no
cheap option for furniture. Overall
though India is pretty much the ultimate dream of a cheapskate.
