Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in India is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨378 (R$ 25) | R$ 38 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨346 (R$ 23) | R$ 36 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨175 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (R$ 4.02) | R$ 5.49 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (R$ 2.95) | R$ 8 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨272 (R$ 18) | R$ 25 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨199 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (R$ 2.70) | R$ 7 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨981 (R$ 65) | R$ 47 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨95 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (R$ 2.86) | R$ 4.54 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in India is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,565 (R$ 3,018) | R$ 3,993 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,255 (R$ 2,004) | R$ 2,638 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,658 (R$ 375) | R$ 752 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,643 (R$ 1,897) | R$ 2,934 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,198 (R$ 1,205) | R$ 1,952 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,692 (R$ 377) | R$ 518 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨759 (R$ 50) | R$ 91 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,367 (R$ 1,879) | R$ 1,801 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,835 (R$ 784) | R$ 633 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨470 (R$ 31) | R$ 31 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨852 (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 160% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in India is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,622 (R$ 174) | R$ 273 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,693 (R$ 178) | R$ 274 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,304 (R$ 285) | R$ 400 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,042 (R$ 202) | R$ 314 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in India is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,921,240 (R$ 127,262) | R$ 116,699 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,548 (R$ 103) | R$ 239 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in India is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (R$ 6) | R$ 22 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨252 (R$ 17) | R$ 48 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,154 (R$ 76) | R$ 284 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨246 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 5.74 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨303 (R$ 20) | R$ 57 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in India is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
India | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,418 (R$ 94) | R$ 115 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨665 (R$ 44) | R$ 60 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,841 (R$ 122) | R$ 223 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,234 (R$ 148) | R$ 241 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨672 (R$ 44) | R$ 33 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,362 (R$ 2,607) | R$ 3,445 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.75 (R$ 0.31) | R$ 1.36 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,831 (R$ 121) | R$ 140 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,285 prices entered by 2,252 different people.
Cost of living in India is 28% cheaper than in Brazil
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