- Cost of Living
- India
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨418 (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 3.23 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (R$ 4.01) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (R$ 2.30) | R$ 4.59 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (R$ 1.37) | R$ 3.31 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.59 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (R$ 46) | R$ 40 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (R$ 4.54) | R$ 6 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (R$ 1.79) | R$ 3.25 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in India is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,396 (R$ 1,757) | R$ 3,126 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,501 (R$ 1,204) | R$ 1,946 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,276 (R$ 239) | R$ 567 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,468 (R$ 1,426) | R$ 2,086 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,586 (R$ 872) | R$ 1,306 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,651 (R$ 204) | R$ 405 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨850 (R$ 48) | R$ 84 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,739 (R$ 1,889) | R$ 1,741 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,343 (R$ 579) | R$ 430 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in India is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,397 (R$ 134) | R$ 203 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 (R$ 152) | R$ 184 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,710 (R$ 208) | R$ 327 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 (R$ 164) | R$ 256 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in India is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨871,156 (R$ 48,763) | R$ 85,456 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (R$ 4.29) | R$ 4.21 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,311 (R$ 73) | R$ 201 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨286 (R$ 16) | R$ 45 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,489 (R$ 83) | R$ 232 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (R$ 3.85) | R$ 4.00 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (R$ 16) | R$ 38 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,226 (R$ 69) | R$ 97 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (R$ 26) | R$ 50 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,803 (R$ 101) | R$ 177 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,830 (R$ 102) | R$ 174 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,971 (R$ 2,181) | R$ 2,756 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨52 (R$ 2.94) | R$ 1.14 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,893 (R$ 106) | R$ 124 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 60,025 prices entered by 7,415 different people.
Cost of living in India is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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