Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨345 (€4.08) | €17 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨289 (€3.41) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨145 (€1.71) | €5.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (€0.63) | €1.13 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (€0.95) | €3.93 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.43) | €2.79 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨233 (€2.76) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨156 (€1.85) | €2.75 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (€0.35) | €1.77 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (€1.73) | €1.92 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨694 (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (€1.06) | €2.03 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.42) | €1.17 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,947 (€354) | €1,539 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,075 (€238) | €1,066 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,456 (€53) | €153 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,757 (€234) | €820 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,927 (€153) | €627 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,186 (€61) | €80 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨662 (€8) | €26 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,426 (€336) | €333 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,125 (€143) | €119 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨369 (€4.36) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨382 (€4.53) | €15 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in India is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,322 (€27) | €88 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (€30) | €36 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,773 (€45) | €91 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,814 (€33) | €117 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in India is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,021,150 (€12,083) | €26,064 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨96 (€1.14) | €1.50 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,210 (€14) | €54 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (€1.27) | €5.07 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨218 (€2.58) | €7 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨605 (€7) | €25 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨376 (€4.45) | €4.46 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 (€2.27) | €3.80 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (€3.18) | €3.47 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (€1.94) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (€0.95) | €1.61 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨223 (€2.64) | €26 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,190 (€14) | €42 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨482 (€5.70) | €19 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,354 (€16) | €73 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,700 (€20) | €61 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨684 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (€2.42) | €3.93 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (€2.05) | €6 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,632 (€528) | €473 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.32 (€0.03) | €0.27 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,402 (€17) | €42 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨276 (€3.26) | €10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,250 prices entered by 1,453 different people.
Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in France
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