- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Bangalore
- Heraklion
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bangalore (India) and Heraklion (Greece)
| Food | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Heraklion (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨261 (€3.68) | €17.50 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨162 (€2.28) | €6 | 62% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨99 (€1.39) | €4.37 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨32 (€0.45) | €1.31 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨48 (€0.68) | €3.90 | 83% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨23 (€0.33) | €1.29 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨135 (€1.90) | €6 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (€1.88) | €1.42 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (€0.61) | €1.23 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨80 (€1.12) | €1 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨752 (€10.59) | €8.67 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (€0.84) | €1.51 | 44% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (€0.38) | €1 | 62% |
| Housing | 56% | ||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 56% cheaper than in Heraklion (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨18,913 (€266) | €550 | 52% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,638 (€23) | €210 | 89% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,310 (€18.45) | €28 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨50,364 (€709) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨8,028 (€113) | €60 | 88% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨311 (€4.38) | €12 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨120 (€1.69) | €5 | 66% |
| Clothes | 34% | ||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 34% cheaper than in Heraklion (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,061 (€29) | €85 | 66% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,068 (€29) | €30 | 3% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,204 (€45) | €70 | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,985 (€28) | €70 | 60% |
| Transportation | 58% | ||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Heraklion (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨883,333 (€12,436) | €25,000 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€1.07) | €1.88 | 43% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,021 (€14.38) | €48 | 70% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨189 (€2.66) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 45% | ||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 45% cheaper than in Heraklion (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨138 (€1.94) | €5 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨253 (€3.57) | €5.25 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨147 (€2.07) | €3.25 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨164 (€2.31) | €4.25 | 46% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (€1.64) | €1.50 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨57 (€0.80) | €2.75 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨177 (€2.49) | €10.50 | 76% |
| Entertainment | 54% | ||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 54% cheaper than in Heraklion (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨875 (€12.32) | €27 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (€6.75) | €16.50 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨733 (€10.32) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,028 (€29) | €40 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨318 (€4.48) | €8.60 | 48% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨92 (€1.29) | €3.80 | 66% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨131 (€1.85) | €3.75 | 51% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨10,750 (€151) | €159 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 (€0.01) | €0.45 | 97% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,692 (€24) | €50 | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨123 (€1.73) | €4 | 57% |
| TOTAL | 57% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,237 prices entered by 491 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Heraklion
you would need to make just about €1,609
(₨114,305)
in Bangalore.