Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨345 (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨288 (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (R$ 3.98) | R$ 4.15 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 5.80 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (R$ 2.19) | R$ 4.49 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.47 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (R$ 50) | R$ 41 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (R$ 2.61) | R$ 3.56 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in India is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,658 (R$ 2,207) | R$ 3,029 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,244 (R$ 1,506) | R$ 2,007 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,141 (R$ 308) | R$ 567 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,834 (R$ 1,476) | R$ 2,223 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,962 (R$ 964) | R$ 1,466 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,851 (R$ 361) | R$ 448 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨664 (R$ 49) | R$ 80 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,004 (R$ 2,084) | R$ 1,804 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,684 (R$ 869) | R$ 536 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨509 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in India is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,321 (R$ 173) | R$ 206 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (R$ 187) | R$ 191 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,731 (R$ 278) | R$ 338 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,851 (R$ 212) | R$ 252 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in India is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,021,150 (R$ 75,981) | R$ 98,977 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨96 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.94 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,210 (R$ 90) | R$ 222 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨218 (R$ 16) | R$ 46 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨609 (R$ 45) | R$ 228 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨376 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.89 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 4.65 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨245 (R$ 18) | R$ 48 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (R$ 89) | R$ 92 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨486 (R$ 36) | R$ 54 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,354 (R$ 101) | R$ 193 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,712 (R$ 127) | R$ 181 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨684 (R$ 51) | R$ 28 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,632 (R$ 3,321) | R$ 3,746 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.32 (R$ 0.17) | R$ 1.27 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,393 (R$ 104) | R$ 126 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨278 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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