THE OLD SETTLERS OF SIKKIM

Table 2: Shilpa' s cost of living per annum

CONSUMER BASKET	1990*	2000	2010	2011
Food and personal care (Grocery bill)	10,167	20,000	37,500	42,500
Taxis / Trains / Local air travel	3,696	8,750	11,250	15,000
Clothes, shoes	964	2,500	3,750	4,250
Going out (Recreation and Cultural activities)	402	1,250	4,500	6,250
Rent / Accommodation cost	10,000	40,000	70,000	80,000
Electricity	2,000	5,000	8,000	9,000
Telephone / Mobile phone bills	3,500	6,500	9,000	10,000
Medical expenses	2,000	5,000	6,500	8,000
Education	500	2,000	3,000	3,000
Electronic items	880	2,500	18,750	22,500
Holidays (Hotels and Restaurants)	8,805	25,000	50,000	62,500
TOTAL SPENDING PER ANNUM	42,914	118,500	222,250	263,000