Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (R$ 23) | R$ 28 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (R$ 3.07) | R$ 3.40 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (R$ 2.17) | R$ 5.44 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (R$ 1.63) | R$ 3.91 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.54 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨858 (R$ 50) | R$ 40 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (R$ 2.04) | R$ 3.28 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in India is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,450 (R$ 1,844) | R$ 3,124 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,124 (R$ 1,180) | R$ 1,839 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,104 (R$ 241) | R$ 525 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,066 (R$ 1,411) | R$ 1,939 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,061 (R$ 824) | R$ 1,285 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,193 (R$ 187) | R$ 355 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨747 (R$ 44) | R$ 79 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,759 (R$ 1,803) | R$ 1,586 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,743 (R$ 630) | R$ 430 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨289 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in India is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (R$ 140) | R$ 196 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,586 (R$ 152) | R$ 168 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,770 (R$ 221) | R$ 308 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,768 (R$ 162) | R$ 243 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in India is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨927,863 (R$ 54,395) | R$ 86,892 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 4.33 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,221 (R$ 72) | R$ 213 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (R$ 6) | R$ 18 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 (R$ 12) | R$ 42 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,038 (R$ 61) | R$ 233 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.55 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 3.89 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨254 (R$ 15) | R$ 38 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,215 (R$ 71) | R$ 97 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨477 (R$ 28) | R$ 49 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (R$ 106) | R$ 199 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (R$ 114) | R$ 173 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨236 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,455 (R$ 2,020) | R$ 2,779 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.96 (R$ 0.23) | R$ 1.16 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,995 (R$ 117) | R$ 112 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,173 prices entered by 3,620 different people.
Cost of living in India is 33% cheaper than in Brazil
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