Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨353 (€3.97) | €16 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨291 (€3.28) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (€1.61) | €6 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.59) | €1.10 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.81) | €4.06 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.41) | €2.80 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (€2.56) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (€1.56) | €2.50 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €1.62 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (€1.49) | €2.01 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨766 (€9) | €7 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (€0.96) | €2.08 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (€0.41) | €1.07 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,433 (€377) | €1,876 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,996 (€225) | €1,197 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,955 (€56) | €176 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,870 (€213) | €965 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,312 (€139) | €677 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,409 (€38) | €93 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨683 (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,557 (€333) | €414 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,394 (€117) | €90 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨400 (€4.51) | €5.75 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨251 (€2.83) | €13 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in India is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,307 (€26) | €89 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,643 (€30) | €40 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,736 (€42) | €98 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,763 (€31) | €112 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in India is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨916,180 (€10,321) | €25,302 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (€0.89) | €1.39 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (€14) | €61 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (€1.17) | €7 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨213 (€2.40) | €8 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨626 (€7) | €25 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨320 (€3.60) | €5.10 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨165 (€1.86) | €4.11 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (€2.85) | €3.93 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨149 (€1.67) | €1.86 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (€0.76) | €2.26 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (€2.77) | €22 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,216 (€14) | €42 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 (€5.36) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,627 (€18) | €74 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,619 (€18) | €61 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (€2.17) | €3.80 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (€2.15) | €7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,048 (€406) | €484 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.08 (€0.06) | €0.31 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,557 (€18) | €40 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨269 (€3.04) | €10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in France
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