Cost of living in India compared to France
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in India is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
India | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨378 (€4.17) | €19 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨346 (€3.82) | €11 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨175 (€1.93) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (€0.67) | €1.36 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (€1.08) | €4.86 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.49) | €3.33 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨272 (€3.01) | €8 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨199 (€2.19) | €2.50 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (€0.45) | €2.03 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (€1.87) | €2.15 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨981 (€11) | €10 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨95 (€1.04) | €2.52 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (€0.48) | €1.39 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in India is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
India | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,565 (€503) | €1,678 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,255 (€334) | €1,562 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,658 (€62) | €193 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,643 (€316) | €948 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,198 (€201) | €683 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,692 (€63) | €114 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨759 (€8) | €25 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,367 (€313) | €317 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,835 (€131) | €160 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨470 (€5.19) | €8 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨852 (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in India is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
India | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,622 (€29) | €90 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,693 (€30) | €39 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,304 (€48) | €103 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,042 (€34) | €104 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in India is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
India | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,921,240 (€21,214) | €27,824 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (€1.14) | €1.81 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,548 (€17) | €58 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in India is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
India | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (€1.06) | €3.03 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨252 (€2.78) | €7 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,154 (€13) | €27 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (€4.02) | €5.82 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨246 (€2.72) | €4.25 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (€3.06) | €4.31 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (€1.93) | €2.66 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (€0.95) | €2.82 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨303 (€3.35) | €24 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in India is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
India | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,418 (€16) | €45 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨665 (€7) | €24 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,841 (€20) | €104 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,234 (€25) | €70 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨672 (€7) | €12 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (€2.39) | €4.59 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (€2.21) | €7 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,362 (€435) | €657 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.75 (€0.05) | €0.27 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,831 (€20) | €32 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (€3.12) | €12 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 59% cheaper than in France
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