- Cost of Living
- India
- Spain
- Puducherry
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puducherry, India compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puducherry (India) is 30% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨360 (€4.81) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨323 (€4.31) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 (€1.28) | €2.99 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨36 (€0.48) | €0.87 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨59 (€0.78) | €1.43 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (€0.66) | €1.67 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨378 (€5.05) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (€1.99) | €1.60 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (€0.58) | €0.88 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨44 (€0.59) | €0.64 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,017 (€14) | €3.00 | + 353% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨72 (€0.96) | €1.59 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨47 (€0.63) | €0.79 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Puducherry (India) is 48% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨38,805 (€518) | €700 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨8,536 (€114) | €475 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,142 (€15) | €95 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,000 (€267) | €450 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,875 (€212) | €310 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,731 (€36) | €109 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨852 (€11) | €37 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨50,161 (€670) | €390 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,630 (€129) | €89 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨449 (€5.99) | €5.27 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨125 (€1.67) | €9 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Puducherry (India) is 36% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,009 (€40) | €92 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,721 (€23) | €26 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,686 (€49) | €75 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,912 (€39) | €84 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 50% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨755,000 (€10,078) | €17,500 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨55 (€0.74) | €1.24 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,022 (€14) | €32 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨334 (€4.46) | €11 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 42% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨143 (€1.91) | €5.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨125 (€1.67) | €3.60 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (€5.34) | €43 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨336 (€4.49) | €4.21 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (€2.32) | €2.18 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (€2.95) | €2.86 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨179 (€2.39) | €1.82 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.93) | €1.58 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨149 (€1.99) | €14 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 45% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨881 (€12) | €26 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨249 (€3.32) | €16 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨753 (€10) | €102 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,791 (€37) | €30 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨878 (€12) | €6 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨115 (€1.53) | €1.58 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨202 (€2.70) | €4.58 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨7,609 (€102) | €154 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.14 (€0.02) | €0.20 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,454 (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨229 (€3.06) | €5.00 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 285 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Puducherry (India) is 43% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,300
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,308
(₨97,957)
in Puducherry.
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