- 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 | ₨394 (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (R$ 2.71) | R$ 3.29 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (R$ 3.75) | R$ 7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (R$ 1.99) | R$ 4.85 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.68 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (R$ 1.30) | R$ 3.28 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.61 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨836 (R$ 44) | R$ 40 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (R$ 4.30) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (R$ 1.72) | R$ 3.22 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in India is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,678 (R$ 1,615) | R$ 3,133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,567 (R$ 1,083) | R$ 1,936 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,520 (R$ 238) | R$ 637 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,194 (R$ 1,274) | R$ 2,145 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,840 (R$ 781) | R$ 1,333 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,568 (R$ 188) | R$ 393 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨802 (R$ 42) | R$ 81 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,012 (R$ 1,791) | R$ 1,725 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,476 (R$ 552) | R$ 422 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨571 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in India is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,438 (R$ 128) | R$ 207 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,726 (R$ 144) | R$ 183 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,784 (R$ 199) | R$ 338 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,944 (R$ 155) | R$ 254 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in India is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨883,012 (R$ 46,488) | R$ 87,299 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 4.35 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,367 (R$ 72) | R$ 201 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (R$ 14) | R$ 48 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,317 (R$ 69) | R$ 230 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨226 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.89 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (R$ 3.76) | R$ 4.02 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (R$ 14) | R$ 39 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (R$ 63) | R$ 97 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨475 (R$ 25) | R$ 50 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,900 (R$ 100) | R$ 171 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,984 (R$ 104) | R$ 178 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,165 (R$ 2,009) | R$ 2,677 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨65 (R$ 3.41) | R$ 1.22 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,868 (R$ 98) | R$ 117 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨256 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 54,853 prices entered by 6,742 different people.
Cost of living in India is 27% cheaper than in Brazil
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