Cost of living in India compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 44% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨342 (€3.84) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨293 (€3.29) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨140 (€1.57) | €2.82 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.59) | €0.96 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (€0.84) | €1.79 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (€0.41) | €1.92 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨233 (€2.61) | €3.69 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (€1.68) | €1.53 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.35) | €1.04 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (€1.54) | €1.46 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨717 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€0.96) | €1.84 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.40) | €0.99 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in India is 61% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,225 (€373) | €976 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,978 (€224) | €609 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,391 (€49) | €165 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,098 (€203) | €574 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,868 (€133) | €390 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,639 (€41) | €102 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨712 (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,862 (€335) | €336 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,869 (€122) | €78 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨398 (€4.47) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨220 (€2.47) | €8 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in India is 46% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,376 (€27) | €77 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,495 (€28) | €41 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,665 (€41) | €78 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,737 (€31) | €99 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in India is 29% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨943,208 (€10,588) | €18,717 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (€0.93) | €1.23 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,167 (€13) | €18 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 68% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (€1.11) | €7 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨216 (€2.43) | €8 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨630 (€7) | €50 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (€3.58) | €6.00 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨170 (€1.91) | €4.36 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨260 (€2.92) | €11 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (€1.56) | €1.70 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (€0.81) | €6.00 | - 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨216 (€2.42) | €10 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 56% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (€13) | €37 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨478 (€5.37) | €17 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,591 (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,484 (€17) | €71 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨517 (€5.80) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨180 (€2.02) | €3.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (€2.10) | €3.61 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,405 (€431) | €481 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,479 (€17) | €48 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨273 (€3.06) | €5.09 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 50% cheaper than in Estonia
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