- Cost of Living
- India
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (€5.11) | €15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.26) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.74) | €6.00 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.63) | €1.15 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.88) | €4.28 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (€0.49) | €2.86 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (€2.47) | €7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (€1.71) | €2.62 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €1.78 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (€1.48) | €2.09 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€1.00) | €2.12 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (€0.40) | €1.12 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,043 (€380) | €2,245 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,360 (€262) | €1,605 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,411 (€54) | €173 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,463 (€312) | €1,023 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,734 (€193) | €787 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (€48) | €107 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (€10) | €23 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (€411) | €365 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,591 (€130) | €106 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (€4.68) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨545 (€7) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (€29) | €89 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,707 (€33) | €39 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,722 (€46) | €103 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (€36) | €140 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in India is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨875,326 (€10,726) | €23,102 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.95) | €1.49 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,320 (€16) | €68 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (€1.67) | €5.42 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (€3.47) | €7 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (€19) | €25 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨255 (€3.12) | €4.28 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (€2.16) | €3.97 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (€2.79) | €3.68 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (€1.62) | €1.71 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (€0.86) | €2.07 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (€3.40) | €21 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (€15) | €42 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (€5.77) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (€24) | €84 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 (€22) | €64 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (€8) | €11 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (€2.39) | €3.91 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (€2.52) | €6 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (€471) | €458 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (€0.71) | €0.20 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,869 (€23) | €58 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (€3.04) | €8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 57% cheaper than in France
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