- Cost of Living
- India
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨381 (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (R$ 2.76) | R$ 3.21 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (R$ 3.84) | R$ 7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 4.68 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.68 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (R$ 1.33) | R$ 3.51 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.51 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨824 (R$ 45) | R$ 40 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (R$ 4.35) | R$ 6 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (R$ 1.85) | R$ 3.23 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,422 (R$ 1,713) | R$ 3,186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,855 (R$ 1,137) | R$ 1,977 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,152 (R$ 226) | R$ 552 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,732 (R$ 1,403) | R$ 2,044 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,720 (R$ 803) | R$ 1,293 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,702 (R$ 202) | R$ 426 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨895 (R$ 49) | R$ 83 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,482 (R$ 1,880) | R$ 1,756 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,722 (R$ 585) | R$ 432 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨572 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in India is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,441 (R$ 133) | R$ 208 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,722 (R$ 148) | R$ 182 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,714 (R$ 203) | R$ 331 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,947 (R$ 161) | R$ 253 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in India is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨865,675 (R$ 47,201) | R$ 84,537 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 3.99 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,328 (R$ 72) | R$ 197 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨281 (R$ 15) | R$ 44 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,221 (R$ 67) | R$ 231 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨226 (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨219 (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.90 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.17 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨287 (R$ 16) | R$ 38 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (R$ 65) | R$ 98 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨467 (R$ 25) | R$ 50 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,840 (R$ 100) | R$ 204 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,960 (R$ 107) | R$ 175 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨670 (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨214 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,345 (R$ 2,145) | R$ 2,902 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨67 (R$ 3.64) | R$ 1.25 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,877 (R$ 102) | R$ 134 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨234 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 62,257 prices entered by 7,901 different people.
Cost of living in India is 27% cheaper than in Brazil
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