Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨371 (€4.18) | €19 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (€3.82) | €11 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€1.94) | €6 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.62) | €1.34 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (€1.01) | €4.45 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.50) | €2.79 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (€2.66) | €9 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (€1.82) | €2.88 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.36) | €1.82 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (€1.78) | €1.98 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨769 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (€0.99) | €2.14 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (€0.44) | €1.21 | - 63% | |
| 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 | ₨47,116 (€531) | €1,857 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,995 (€304) | €1,666 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,564 (€63) | €141 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,803 (€279) | €1,046 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,214 (€160) | €805 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,294 (€60) | €99 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (€7) | €24 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,641 (€334) | €312 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,041 (€136) | €82 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨548 (€6) | €5.97 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨442 (€4.98) | €15 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in India is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,594 (€29) | €94 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,556 (€29) | €34 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,248 (€48) | €80 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,070 (€35) | €126 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,062,730 (€11,970) | €22,045 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (€1.22) | €1.89 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,165 (€13) | €62 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (€1.42) | €4.58 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (€2.78) | €5.19 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,330 (€15) | €26 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (€4.42) | €4.20 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (€2.31) | €4.28 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨267 (€3.00) | €2.84 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (€2.00) | €1.89 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (€1.00) | €2.52 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (€3.45) | €20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,485 (€17) | €42 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (€17) | €83 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (€20) | €56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨641 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (€2.30) | €3.94 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (€2.02) | €5.97 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (€535) | €456 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (€0.01) | €0.10 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,773 (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨236 (€2.65) | €10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in France
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