Cost of living in Ludhiana, India vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Ludhiana (India) is 67% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨403 (€4.53) | €18 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨430 (€4.84) | €10 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (€2.03) | €7 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (€0.61) | €1.20 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨63 (€0.71) | €4.43 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (€0.45) | €3.03 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨139 (€1.57) | €7 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (€1.51) | €2.60 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (€0.22) | €1.50 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (€1.33) | €2.80 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨550 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (€0.94) | €2.32 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (€0.30) | €1.05 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Ludhiana (India) is 73% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,260 (€239) | €1,337 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,641 (€165) | €968 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,337 (€38) | €119 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,140 (€148) | €768 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,597 (€97) | €620 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,051 (€46) | €84 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨993 (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨41,393 (€465) | €463 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,604 (€97) | €133 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨294 (€3.31) | €11 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨460 (€5.17) | €17 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Ludhiana (India) is 33% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,768 (€31) | €86 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,046 (€34) | €33 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,311 (€48) | €98 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,245 (€36) | €105 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Ludhiana (India) is 72% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨961,370 (€10,810) | €25,600 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.85) | €1.42 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨859 (€10) | €64 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨276 (€3.11) | €17 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Ludhiana (India) is 64% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨207 (€2.33) | €5.21 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (€3.02) | €7 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (€5.62) | €25 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨410 (€4.60) | €4.63 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (€1.76) | €4.56 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (€2.25) | €4.21 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨50 (€0.56) | €2.18 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (€0.79) | €2.63 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨183 (€2.06) | €22 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Ludhiana (India) is 55% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨645 (€7) | €34 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨373 (€4.19) | €22 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,234 (€14) | €79 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,857 (€21) | €65 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨223 (€2.51) | €3.27 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (€1.84) | €5.97 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,840 (€414) | €483 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,418 (€16) | €46 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨293 (€3.30) | €9 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ludhiana (India) is 66% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,200 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,408 (₨125,252) in Ludhiana.
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