Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in India is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨361 (R$ 23) | R$ 34 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨333 (R$ 21) | R$ 33 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨178 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 5.73 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨90 (R$ 5.63) | R$ 12 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (R$ 2.77) | R$ 8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (R$ 15) | R$ 25 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (R$ 1.96) | R$ 5.81 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨157 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.92 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨767 (R$ 48) | R$ 44 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 9 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (R$ 2.46) | R$ 4.61 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in India is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,438 (R$ 2,909) | R$ 3,567 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,734 (R$ 1,675) | R$ 2,485 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,322 (R$ 333) | R$ 641 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,906 (R$ 1,560) | R$ 2,668 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,288 (R$ 895) | R$ 1,726 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,022 (R$ 315) | R$ 592 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨662 (R$ 41) | R$ 89 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,524 (R$ 1,912) | R$ 2,030 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,233 (R$ 766) | R$ 642 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨520 (R$ 33) | R$ 28 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨559 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 73% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in India is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,582 (R$ 162) | R$ 255 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,556 (R$ 160) | R$ 244 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,248 (R$ 266) | R$ 390 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,070 (R$ 192) | R$ 294 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in India is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,056,360 (R$ 66,179) | R$ 108,842 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,181 (R$ 74) | R$ 227 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in India is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (R$ 8) | R$ 21 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (R$ 15) | R$ 48 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,336 (R$ 84) | R$ 264 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨212 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨269 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨92 (R$ 5.74) | R$ 4.75 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨304 (R$ 19) | R$ 53 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in India is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,526 (R$ 96) | R$ 112 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (R$ 41) | R$ 63 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (R$ 94) | R$ 206 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (R$ 113) | R$ 198 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨641 (R$ 40) | R$ 29 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (R$ 2,976) | R$ 4,267 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (R$ 0.07) | R$ 1.30 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,773 (R$ 111) | R$ 129 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 36% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,488 prices entered by 2,792 different people.
Cost of living in India is 37% cheaper than in Brazil
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