Cost of living in Kanpur, India vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Kanpur (India) is 62% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨226 (€2.56) | €16 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨309 (€3.49) | €7 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨158 (€1.79) | €4.12 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (€0.60) | €1.23 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨76 (€0.86) | €4.06 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (€0.57) | €1.54 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (€1.82) | €4.69 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (€1.05) | €1.50 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (€0.23) | €0.98 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 (€1.21) | €1.30 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨745 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (€0.87) | €2.01 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (€0.29) | €0.62 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Kanpur (India) is 54% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,998 (€283) | €592 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,147 (€160) | €430 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,646 (€30) | €121 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,116 (€250) | €424 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,377 (€117) | €315 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,664 (€19) | €82 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨845 (€10) | €20 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,243 (€376) | €379 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,527 (€108) | €111 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨352 (€3.98) | €9 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨345 (€3.90) | €6 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Kanpur (India) is 26% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,229 (€25) | €78 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,879 (€33) | €22 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,288 (€37) | €80 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,030 (€23) | €89 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Kanpur (India) is 64% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨799,805 (€9,050) | €20,726 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (€0.82) | €1.58 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨782 (€9) | €30 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨235 (€2.66) | €21 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Kanpur (India) is 59% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (€1.06) | €3.14 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (€2.26) | €9 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨600 (€7) | €31 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨192 (€2.17) | €3.64 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨139 (€1.57) | €4.30 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨309 (€3.50) | €3.74 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (€1.07) | €1.84 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 (€0.62) | €2.07 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨189 (€2.14) | €9 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Kanpur (India) is 65% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨454 (€5.14) | €26 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨454 (€5.13) | €15 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €45 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,138 (€13) | €45 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨198 (€2.24) | €9 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (€2.56) | €3.80 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨97 (€1.10) | €3.87 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,973 (€407) | €434 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.33 (€0.02) | €0.36 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (€18) | €41 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (€1.21) | €4.66 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €768 (₨67,904) in Kanpur.
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