Cost of living in Visakhapatnam, India vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 50% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨323 (€3.64) | €9 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨267 (€3.00) | €5.45 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (€1.83) | €3.75 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€0.57) | €1.23 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨65 (€0.73) | €3.25 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €1.35 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨211 (€2.37) | €4.12 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨116 (€1.31) | €1.36 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (€0.30) | €0.68 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (€1.44) | €1.14 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨690 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€0.91) | €2.02 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (€0.38) | €0.90 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 53% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,162 (€216) | €426 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,771 (€132) | €302 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,729 (€31) | €122 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,225 (€160) | €316 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨7,826 (€88) | €245 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,964 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨743 (€8) | €21 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨31,944 (€360) | €351 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (€117) | €71 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨281 (€3.16) | €10 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨440 (€4.95) | €5.67 | - 13% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 42% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,521 (€28) | €83 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,513 (€28) | €40 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,754 (€42) | €70 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,549 (€40) | €71 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Visakhapatnam (India) is 59% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨941,871 (€10,601) | €23,202 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (€0.86) | €1.57 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨812 (€9) | €39 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨216 (€2.43) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 55% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨113 (€1.27) | €3.23 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨208 (€2.34) | €5.59 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨873 (€10) | €32 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨174 (€1.95) | €3.88 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨110 (€1.24) | €3.80 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨141 (€1.59) | €3.50 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (€1.56) | €1.53 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (€0.68) | €1.83 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨323 (€3.63) | €11 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 57% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,001 (€11) | €22 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨372 (€4.19) | €15 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,159 (€13) | €38 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,641 (€18) | €46 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨119 (€1.33) | €3.40 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨251 (€2.83) | €3.22 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,103 (€395) | €792 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.59 (€0.02) | €0.24 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,579 (€18) | €38 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨185 (€2.08) | €4.08 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Visakhapatnam (India) is 54% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €594 (₨52,770) in Visakhapatnam.
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