Places
to Stay
SHOPPING
& COST OF LIVING, INFRASTRUCTURE
Markets are scattered all over the city. Laxmi Road is the business artery and the large markets in the new city are Deccan gymkhana area, Karve Road and MG Road .
Some
average costs:
Onions Rs 7/-
Potato Rs 5/- to 6/-
Tuvar dal Rs 35/- to 40/-
Wheat Rs 11/- to 14/-
Rice Rs 12/- to 14/-
Sugar Rs 20/-
Fish Average Rs 40/-
Milk/litre Rs 11/- to 14/-
A meal in a good restaurant Rs 150/- to Rs 200/-
A cup of tea in a good restaurant Rs 8/- to 15/-
A typical thali meal Veg Rs 20/- to 30/-, Non Veg Rs 40 to 50/-
A haircut Rs 15/- basic to 200/- the works
Stitching a shirt Rs 60/- to 100/-
Stitching a pant Rs 150/- to 250/-
Ironing a shirt Rs 1.50/-
Ironing a pant Rs 2.00/-
Daily use staples are available as in any big city. Local specialities include Kurta pyjamas, silk kurtas, Kolhapuri chappals, bandhanis, etc. There is a local garment industry too. Local cuisine includes the Puneri Misal which is a concoction of fried chana and savouries: Boondi , Bhakar- wadii from well known Chitale's.
Gas: Private gas agencies supply on demand, for instance Kabsons and Reliance. A connection costs around Rs 3500 and refills of 5 kg around Rs 100.
Electricity: There are few unscheduled power cuts in Pune but in summertime some days power may not be available on designated days of the week.
Telephones: Telephone connections take on an average a month . Private telephone providers generally service commercial establishments. Cellphones are available in Pune without difficulty. Internet has taken off in a big way in Pune and connectivity is satisfactory. Almost every large road in Pune has internet cafes at every block.
Domestic help: Domestic help is available for about Rs 500 -800 monthly. This includes cleaning the house and washing for a 2 bedroom house with 4 persons. Creches are available of reasonable quality.
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