- Cost of Living
- India
- Spain
- Puducherry
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puducherry, India compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puducherry (India) is 37% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨299 (€3.89) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨214 (€2.79) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨184 (€2.39) | €2.90 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨36 (€0.47) | €0.88 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨63 (€0.83) | €1.43 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (€0.50) | €1.80 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (€3.62) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨159 (€2.07) | €1.60 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (€0.50) | €0.87 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨64 (€0.83) | €0.64 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨867 (€11) | €3.00 | + 276% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨76 (€0.99) | €1.64 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (€0.39) | €0.87 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Puducherry (India) is 44% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,743 (€231) | €700 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,500 (€189) | €475 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,950 (€25) | €85 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,000 (€352) | €450 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨21,782 (€284) | €310 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨9,667 (€126) | €110 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (€16) | €37 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,333 (€499) | €360 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (€104) | €86 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (€5.54) | €5.45 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨163 (€2.12) | €9 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Puducherry (India) is 55% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,662 (€35) | €92 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,100 (€14) | €26 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,667 (€35) | €75 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,340 (€30) | €84 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Puducherry (India) is 45% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,750 (€11,450) | €17,500 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (€0.85) | €1.20 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,091 (€14) | €32 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨278 (€3.62) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Puducherry (India) is 33% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (€3.06) | €5.41 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (€3.17) | €3.35 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨450 (€5.86) | €40 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨298 (€3.89) | €4.07 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (€1.98) | €2.52 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (€3.00) | €2.77 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨240 (€3.13) | €1.75 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (€0.97) | €1.69 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨166 (€2.16) | €13 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Puducherry (India) is 53% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨900 (€12) | €25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨252 (€3.28) | €16 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨667 (€9) | €92 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,767 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨750 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (€1.74) | €1.58 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (€2.13) | €4.74 | - 55% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨25,000 (€326) | €509 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 (€0.03) | €0.20 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,940 (€25) | €41 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (€1.68) | €5.00 | - 66% | |
| 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 372 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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€1,900
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,056
(₨81,048)
in Puducherry.
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