Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (€5.01) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (€3.52) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (€1.83) | €5.82 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.66) | €1.10 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (€0.93) | €4.50 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (€0.47) | €2.64 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (€2.67) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (€1.78) | €2.52 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (€0.35) | €1.67 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (€1.62) | €2.03 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨853 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (€1.06) | €2.05 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.44) | €1.16 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in India is 73% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,479 (€400) | €2,165 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,124 (€256) | €1,326 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,104 (€52) | €132 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,066 (€306) | €1,175 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,061 (€179) | €910 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,193 (€41) | €79 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨747 (€10) | €22 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,759 (€391) | €407 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,743 (€137) | €120 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (€4.81) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨289 (€3.67) | €16 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (€30) | €90 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,586 (€33) | €34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,770 (€48) | €96 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,768 (€35) | €117 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨925,218 (€11,760) | €23,701 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.96) | €1.48 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,208 (€15) | €68 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (€1.41) | €4.35 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 (€2.68) | €8 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,015 (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (€3.17) | €4.49 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (€2.21) | €3.95 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (€2.93) | €4.00 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (€1.88) | €1.75 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (€0.86) | €2.13 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨254 (€3.22) | €23 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,215 (€15) | €37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨477 (€6) | €20 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (€23) | €73 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (€25) | €54 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (€2.80) | €3.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨236 (€2.99) | €5.91 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,455 (€438) | €440 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.96 (€0.05) | €0.17 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,992 (€25) | €43 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (€3.11) | €9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in France
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