Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 26% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 ($5.53) | $6 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 ($3.89) | $5.98 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 ($2.01) | $2.47 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 ($0.73) | $1.00 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 ($1.02) | $1.92 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 ($0.51) | $1.20 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨209 ($2.93) | $3.97 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 ($1.96) | $1.82 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 ($0.39) | $1.07 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 ($1.78) | $1.34 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨853 ($12) | $14 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 ($1.17) | $1.86 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 ($0.49) | $0.95 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,397 ($441) | $743 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,124 ($282) | $404 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,104 ($58) | $58 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,066 ($338) | $526 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,061 ($197) | $325 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,193 ($45) | $43 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨744 ($10) | $27 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,596 ($429) | $537 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,684 ($150) | $151 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨376 ($5.28) | $6 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨291 ($4.08) | $5.94 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in India is 38% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 ($34) | $63 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,586 ($36) | $53 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,770 ($53) | $115 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,768 ($39) | $87 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in India is 23% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨925,218 ($12,985) | $25,196 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 ($1.06) | $0.69 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,208 ($17) | $23 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 ($1.55) | $9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 ($2.96) | $15 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,015 ($14) | $38 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 ($3.51) | $5.55 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 ($2.44) | $4.18 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 ($3.24) | $5.62 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 ($2.08) | $1.60 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 ($0.95) | $1.41 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨254 ($3.56) | $10 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 23% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,215 ($17) | $19 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 ($7) | $11 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 ($25) | $64 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 ($27) | $39 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 ($10) | $7 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 ($3.09) | $2.89 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨236 ($3.31) | $1.97 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,455 ($484) | $491 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.96 ($0.06) | $0.16 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,992 ($28) | $43 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 ($3.43) | $4.72 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 29% cheaper than in Ecuador
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