Cost of living in Shimoga, India vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Shimoga (India) is 57% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (€2.29) | €9 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨145 (€1.66) | €5.45 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨121 (€1.39) | €3.75 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (€0.49) | €1.23 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (€0.69) | €3.25 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (€0.30) | €1.35 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (€2.29) | €4.12 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨129 (€1.48) | €1.36 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (€0.33) | €0.68 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (€1.53) | €1.14 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨431 (€4.94) | €8 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨120 (€1.38) | €2.02 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (€0.39) | €0.90 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Shimoga (India) is 5% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,509 (€246) | €426 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,174 (€174) | €302 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 (€57) | €122 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,367 (€199) | €316 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,314 (€95) | €245 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,816 (€44) | €94 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨381 (€4.36) | €21 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨39,735 (€455) | €351 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €71 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨500 (€5.73) | €10 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨4,000 (€46) | €5.67 | + 709% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Shimoga (India) is 43% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,710 (€20) | €83 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,788 (€32) | €40 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,920 (€33) | €70 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,210 (€25) | €71 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Shimoga (India) is 58% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨400,000 (€4,583) | €23,202 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (€0.80) | €1.57 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (€17) | €39 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Shimoga (India) is 6% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨763 (€9) | €3.23 | + 171% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨621 (€7) | €5.59 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨289 (€3.32) | €3.88 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨184 (€2.11) | €3.80 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (€2.56) | €3.50 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (€1.96) | €1.53 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (€1.15) | €1.83 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨95 (€1.09) | €11 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Shimoga (India) is 11% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,373 (€16) | €22 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (€3.92) | €15 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€11) | €38 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,315 (€15) | €46 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨737 (€8) | €7 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨600 (€7) | €3.40 | + 102% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨645 (€7) | €3.22 | + 129% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €792 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,894 (€33) | €38 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.08 | - | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €830 (₨72,416) in Shimoga.
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