The cost of the slipper was ₹169 in Indian Rupees and 2.5 dollars in USD. The shop was a local shop

Well, USD rate is now more than 75 INR per USD. so that would precisely be 2.25 USD. No offence, just making a correction(a friendly one).

(169+250) INR= 5.59 USD(approx)= 27.38 STEEM precisely

By the way, Jamshedpur is a beautiful city, a hub of Steel industry with the likes of leading conglomerate like TATA Steel.

I have observed two different extremes in this lockdown. During this lockdown, the essential commodity prices have gone up whereas the other items(non-essential) e.g. garments have gone down. So the market segment has also gone for a big reset due to lockdown and prevailing uncertainty.

Have a nice shopping day.

Steem on.