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The
city is partying all night like its gone out of style. Whether it is
a romantic five course meal or just swinging on the floor or just
snuggling in the blanket, here’s a lowdown, on how much it could
cost you to be entertained....
SCREEN
SENSATION
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Movies
are back and with style. If you know what's playing, you are very
obviously really with it. Imagine a Monday morning at work with
Godzilla, Taal for coffee
break conversation. Averages show that most people keep their Sunday
nights free for the movies. The rest of the week, however, your LD
player must suffice. |
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ITEM
PRICE
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Tickets
for an English movies
(of course if you want to sit in the dress circle and
generally not belong, then you have to shell out Rs 100 per ticket.)
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Rs
35upward.
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Ticket
for a Hindi movie
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Rs
30 upward.
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Popcorn
and ice cream.
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Rs
5 and Rs 15 respectively
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Rent
for a video cassettes
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Rs
30.
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Rent
for a VCD
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Rs
50
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Rent
for a LD
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Rs
100.
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Cost
of an LD
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Rs
1,000 upwards
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Cost
of an VCD
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Rs
500 upwards
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Sub
total for every movie buff's paradise Rs 1,600
READER
FRIENDLY
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For
the original bookworm reincarnate, the new trend of books shops and
cafes beckons. Crossword, Pune started with a pantry, and people
walk around the store with their cups of coffee. Not to miss
bookshops like Word which offer books, that you need in a jiffy at
your doorstep and also have them couriered across the country. An
increasing numbers of new bookshops are coming up near shopping
centers and coffee shop. |
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The average person's reading habits show
that we spend a substantial amount on books, magazines and coffee
when we visit a bookshop. Once again, the library has made a
comeback as a definite stopover on a weekly basis. Membership fees
are around Rs 300 after which you are set for free flights of
imagination … well almost.
ITEM
PRICE
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Average
monthly estimates
One
paperback a month
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Rs
250 |
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One
hardback a month
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Rs
400
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Two
magazines a month
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Rs
50-80
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Four
coffees between two visits
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12-30
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Membership
fees at almost any library
( Some libraries like the BCL charge Rs 300 per year but don't
charge rent the whole year round .)
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Rs
300
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Rent
for at least four books a month
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Rs
150
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Rent
four magazines per month
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Rs
20
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Sub
total for your reading pleasures only
Rs 1,135-1,180
JUNK
JAMBOREE
Someone
said the best things, put in
a pizza are our teeth. One of the most often accessed outings,
is
grabbing
a quick bite at the nearest fast food hangs out. It's quick, it's
easy and most importantly
irrespective
of what you are
wearing.
On an average, people frequent one or more of places like
Pizza
Hut or Dominoes or Smokin Joe's or
even Gobbles at least four to five times a month by most
people.
We are eating out like there is a cooking
Gas
crisis in our homes.
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Pizza
at Smokin’ Joe's (Regular)
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Rs.
100 |
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Pizza
at Dominoes for a regular
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Rs.
150
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Burgers
at Gobbles
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Rs
50-80
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Sandwiches
at Marzorin
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Rs.
12.
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Cold
Coffee
|
Rs.
12
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Sub
total for your eating pleasures only
Rs 350-400
HEADING
OUT
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When
the city gets too much for you head to the nearest resort in your
vicinity. Whether it is Nainital, Corbett National Park, Periyar,
Pondicherry or just Khandala. 'Aati kya?' will always evoke an
affirmative answer. People are also increasingly taking weeklong
trips to the Far East and the Middle East, just for a change of
scene. Dubai has been visited in the last two to three years than ever before, especially during their shopping festival. |
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Bali and
phuket are synonymous with Goa and Alibaug these days, So what are
you waiting for? Go on, get packing!
ITEM
PRICE
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Bali
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Rs
10,000 per night |
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Return
ticket to Bali
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Approx.
Rs 30,000
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Goa
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Rs
6,745 (three night and four days)
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Return
ticket to Goa
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Rs
4,000
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Kerala
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Rs
19,890 (one week)
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Return
ticket to Cochin
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Rs
9,165
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Nainital
and Corbett
|
Rs
12,390 (one week)
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Return
ticket to new Delhi
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Rs
9,235
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Sub
total average just for
two of you
Rs 9,235
HOT
COFFEE AND
CHILLI'N OUT
The coffee shop culture is not just for the chi -chi crowd
anymore. Walk into the nearest coffee shop at any five star hotel
and everybody will be there, from media to sports media to sports
people, actresses, tired shopaholics and college students. The
coffee shop is now within most budgets. People hang out, after
partying at the pub or after work for a quick fix, and the coffee
shop is simply the best place to do it. The Blue Diamond coffee shop
or the Holiday Inn’s spacious lounge is always full no matter what
the time. Not to miss
the warm and friendly atmosphere at the Le Meridian’s tea lounge!
The main attraction at the coffee shop is the ambience, pampering,
the impeccable service and the built-in politeness.
ITEM
PRICE
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Cappuccino
|
Rs.
70
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Irish
coffee
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Rs
400
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Filter
Coffee
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Rs
45
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Cold
coffee with ice-cream
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Rs
110
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Iced
Tea
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Rs
60
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Ham
and cheese grilled sandwich
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Rs
160
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Espresso
(Double)
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Rs
70
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Sub
total for a piping hot evening for two people
(Exclusive of all taxes)
Rs 500-Rs.800
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