Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨368 (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (R$ 3.71) | R$ 3.80 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (R$ 5.09) | R$ 8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (R$ 2.53) | R$ 5.49 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (R$ 2.19) | R$ 4.39 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.82 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨770 (R$ 55) | R$ 38 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (R$ 2.48) | R$ 3.36 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in India is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,686 (R$ 2,397) | R$ 3,140 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,139 (R$ 1,433) | R$ 1,853 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,910 (R$ 349) | R$ 489 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,084 (R$ 1,358) | R$ 2,114 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,251 (R$ 872) | R$ 1,308 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,397 (R$ 242) | R$ 344 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨677 (R$ 48) | R$ 78 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,050 (R$ 2,067) | R$ 1,628 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,275 (R$ 731) | R$ 464 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨401 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨258 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in India is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,340 (R$ 166) | R$ 213 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,641 (R$ 188) | R$ 191 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,647 (R$ 260) | R$ 324 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,737 (R$ 195) | R$ 247 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in India is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨919,112 (R$ 65,406) | R$ 89,336 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.38 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,206 (R$ 86) | R$ 218 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨103 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 (R$ 15) | R$ 39 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨903 (R$ 64) | R$ 218 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨324 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨162 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨256 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.74 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 4.01 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (R$ 17) | R$ 42 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,202 (R$ 86) | R$ 95 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨474 (R$ 34) | R$ 53 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,691 (R$ 120) | R$ 228 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (R$ 116) | R$ 189 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨590 (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨189 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,065 (R$ 2,566) | R$ 3,464 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.16 (R$ 0.37) | R$ 1.25 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,583 (R$ 113) | R$ 117 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨270 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,970 prices entered by 3,731 different people.
Cost of living in India is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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