Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in India is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (R$ 21) | R$ 35 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (R$ 3.63) | R$ 5.17 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (R$ 5.28) | R$ 13 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 8 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (R$ 1.93) | R$ 6 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.86 | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (R$ 55) | R$ 44 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 9 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (R$ 2.38) | R$ 4.50 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in India is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (R$ 2,820) | R$ 3,813 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (R$ 1,620) | R$ 2,416 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (R$ 284) | R$ 673 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (R$ 1,614) | R$ 2,756 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (R$ 904) | R$ 1,661 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (R$ 247) | R$ 557 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (R$ 36) | R$ 90 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (R$ 1,816) | R$ 1,914 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (R$ 637) | R$ 655 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 86% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (R$ 146) | R$ 253 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (R$ 177) | R$ 262 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (R$ 249) | R$ 411 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (R$ 179) | R$ 321 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in India is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (R$ 115,933) | R$ 110,768 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (R$ 64) | R$ 241 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in India is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (R$ 8) | R$ 20 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (R$ 15) | R$ 48 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (R$ 58) | R$ 275 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (R$ 5.20) | R$ 5.39 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (R$ 17) | R$ 59 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in India is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (R$ 88) | R$ 109 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (R$ 42) | R$ 62 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (R$ 96) | R$ 251 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (R$ 129) | R$ 224 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (R$ 38) | R$ 30 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (R$ 2,875) | R$ 4,068 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (R$ 0.10) | R$ 1.11 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (R$ 98) | R$ 135 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 56% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 38% cheaper than in Brazil
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