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Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: The Cost of Being White

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

Here are three sets of girl’s Indian bangles (bracelets).  The first set was bought by me in Commericial Street, a touristy shopping area in downtown Bangalore.  I forgot to bargain and paid the asking price (50 rupees) for them.  The … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: $4 at the Fruit Stand

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we’re doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. How far would $4 go in the produce section of your grocery store? … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: Gas

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Susie Chadwick

If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we’re doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. After I took this picture of a gas station near our apartment, I … Continue reading →

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Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: Milk

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Susie Chadwick

How much is a gallon of milk in your area? How much does your family drink each week? What if you couldn’t get fresh milk? How much would you pay for packaged? Fresh milk is available in India (and I’m … Continue reading →

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