- Cost of Living
- India
- Spain
- Puducherry
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puducherry, India compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puducherry (India) is 41% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨258 (€3.16) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨214 (€2.63) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (€2.02) | €2.90 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨38 (€0.47) | €0.95 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨63 (€0.78) | €1.43 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (€0.74) | €1.80 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (€2.97) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (€1.80) | €1.45 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (€0.43) | €0.89 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨64 (€0.79) | €0.64 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨867 (€11) | €3.00 | + 255% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (€0.88) | €1.60 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (€0.52) | €0.87 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Puducherry (India) is 52% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,315 (€237) | €700 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,500 (€178) | €475 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,950 (€24) | €84 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,000 (€209) | €450 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨21,782 (€268) | €310 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,667 (€119) | €102 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (€15) | €37 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,333 (€471) | €326 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (€98) | €90 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (€5.22) | €5.61 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨163 (€2.00) | €9 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Puducherry (India) is 57% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,662 (€33) | €92 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,100 (€14) | €26 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,375 (€29) | €75 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,340 (€29) | €84 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 38% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,750 (€10,794) | €17,500 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (€0.82) | €1.19 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,367 (€17) | €32 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 38% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (€2.89) | €5.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (€2.99) | €3.35 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨450 (€5.53) | €39 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨298 (€3.66) | €4.07 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (€1.87) | €2.52 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (€2.83) | €2.77 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨240 (€2.95) | €1.75 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (€0.92) | €1.71 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨166 (€2.04) | €12 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 42% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨900 (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨252 (€3.09) | €16 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨667 (€8) | €92 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,767 (€22) | €30 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨750 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (€1.64) | €1.58 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (€2.01) | €4.57 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨25,000 (€307) | €485 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,940 (€24) | €41 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (€1.58) | €5.00 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 309 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puducherry (India) is 44% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,177
(₨95,798)
in Puducherry.
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