Cost of living in India compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 56% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| India | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨386 (€4.33) | €19 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (€3.96) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (€1.91) | €5.86 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (€0.68) | €1.23 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨97 (€1.09) | €3.65 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.50) | €2.27 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨280 (€3.14) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (€2.20) | €1.54 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (€0.44) | €1.28 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨172 (€1.93) | €1.58 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨943 (€11) | €7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (€1.04) | €2.34 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (€0.46) | €0.89 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in India is 55% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| India | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,183 (€507) | €1,057 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,092 (€315) | €830 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,594 (€63) | €155 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,273 (€306) | €664 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,237 (€182) | €533 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,684 (€53) | €213 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨771 (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,773 (€300) | €597 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,192 (€125) | €95 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨462 (€5.18) | €17 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨813 (€9) | €12 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in India is 18% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| India | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,548 (€29) | €49 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,614 (€29) | €26 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,093 (€46) | €77 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,860 (€32) | €64 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in India is 44% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| India | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,943,820 (€21,795) | €24,682 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (€1.15) | €1.47 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,425 (€16) | €47 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 24% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| India | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (€1.08) | €7 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨252 (€2.83) | €9 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,154 (€13) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (€4.08) | €5.00 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨246 (€2.76) | €2.91 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (€3.11) | €2.24 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (€1.96) | €1.00 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (€0.96) | €2.00 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨303 (€3.40) | €12 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 57% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| India | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,435 (€16) | €39 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨651 (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,802 (€20) | €30 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,158 (€24) | €74 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨578 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨211 (€2.37) | €2.72 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨198 (€2.22) | €3.95 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,324 (€497) | €1,450 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨7 (€0.08) | €0.12 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,850 (€21) | €65 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨288 (€3.23) | €5.25 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,453 prices entered by 740 different people.
Cost of living in India is 50% cheaper than in Croatia
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