Cost of living in Meerut, India vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Meerut (India) is 60% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨900 (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (€3.10) | €10 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 (€1.54) | €7 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.61) | €1.20 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨91 (€1.02) | €4.43 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (€0.43) | €3.03 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (€1.85) | €7 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨81 (€0.90) | €2.60 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.28) | €1.50 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (€1.28) | €2.80 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,007 (€11) | €8 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (€0.92) | €2.32 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (€0.24) | €1.05 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Meerut (India) is 69% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨28,079 (€314) | €1,337 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨10,785 (€121) | €968 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 (€56) | €119 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨7,093 (€79) | €768 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨6,824 (€76) | €620 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,960 (€44) | €84 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,168 (€13) | €24 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨23,333 (€261) | €463 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,333 (€116) | €133 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨600 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (€11) | €17 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Meerut (India) is 31% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,719 (€30) | €86 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,333 (€26) | €33 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,097 (€46) | €98 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,817 (€155) | €105 | + 47% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Meerut (India) is 14% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,600 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨62 (€0.69) | €1.42 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €64 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 48% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (€1.30) | €5.21 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (€2.24) | €7 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (€4.47) | €25 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,000 (€11) | €4.63 | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (€2.66) | €4.56 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (€2.24) | €4.21 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (€1.68) | €2.18 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 (€0.65) | €2.63 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨450 (€5.03) | €22 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 52% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨914 (€10) | €34 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨492 (€5.50) | €22 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨545 (€6) | €79 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨957 (€11) | €65 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨771 (€9) | €10 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (€3.36) | €3.27 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨293 (€3.28) | €5.97 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,333 (€15) | €46 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 (€1.52) | €9 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Meerut (India) is 52% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,841 (₨164,635) in Meerut.
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