Cost of living in India compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 64% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨364 (€4.09) | €12 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨333 (€3.74) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (€1.85) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (€0.64) | €1.54 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (€1.00) | €3.44 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (€0.47) | €3.43 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨230 (€2.58) | €5.85 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (€1.82) | €2.13 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €1.15 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨160 (€1.80) | €2.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨762 (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (€1.02) | €3.38 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (€0.44) | €2.22 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,405 (€510) | €1,796 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,645 (€299) | €1,200 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,211 (€59) | €179 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,540 (€264) | €1,127 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,087 (€158) | €763 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,660 (€64) | €63 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨687 (€8) | €17 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,449 (€331) | €387 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,028 (€135) | €100 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨538 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨558 (€6) | €33 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in India is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,513 (€28) | €97 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,474 (€28) | €51 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (€45) | €98 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,947 (€33) | €163 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in India is 59% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,317,940 (€14,804) | €28,283 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (€1.21) | €2.12 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,126 (€13) | €55 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 65% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (€1.52) | €18 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨244 (€2.74) | €7 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,243 (€14) | €113 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨408 (€4.59) | €5.20 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨211 (€2.37) | €3.08 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (€2.93) | €3.61 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨174 (€1.95) | €1.92 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 (€1.01) | €1.73 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨289 (€3.24) | €31 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 60% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,482 (€17) | €50 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨633 (€7) | €29 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,539 (€17) | €128 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,709 (€19) | €77 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨688 (€8) | €12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨199 (€2.24) | €4.32 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (€2.01) | €7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,352 (€532) | €486 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.09 (€0.01) | €0.07 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,667 (€19) | €55 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨266 (€2.99) | €9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in Finland
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