- Cost of Living
- India
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 3.26 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (R$ 2.08) | R$ 4.66 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.61 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (R$ 1.28) | R$ 3.26 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.57 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (R$ 4.23) | R$ 6 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (R$ 1.69) | R$ 3.21 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in India is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,975 (R$ 1,606) | R$ 3,143 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,355 (R$ 1,107) | R$ 1,947 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,377 (R$ 227) | R$ 623 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,363 (R$ 1,315) | R$ 2,114 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,727 (R$ 816) | R$ 1,325 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,865 (R$ 200) | R$ 405 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (R$ 44) | R$ 84 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (R$ 1,739) | R$ 1,732 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,586 (R$ 549) | R$ 430 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in India is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,406 (R$ 125) | R$ 203 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,712 (R$ 141) | R$ 183 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,724 (R$ 193) | R$ 328 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (R$ 152) | R$ 259 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in India is 49% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨874,857 (R$ 45,369) | R$ 85,971 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (R$ 4.03) | R$ 4.28 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,313 (R$ 68) | R$ 202 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (R$ 15) | R$ 46 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (R$ 80) | R$ 236 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨253 (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 4.04 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (R$ 14) | R$ 39 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (R$ 62) | R$ 96 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (R$ 24) | R$ 50 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (R$ 103) | R$ 176 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 (R$ 93) | R$ 175 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (R$ 1,995) | R$ 2,728 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (R$ 3.01) | R$ 1.12 | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,870 (R$ 97) | R$ 116 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 58,957 prices entered by 7,302 different people.
Cost of living in India is 29% cheaper than in Brazil
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