- Cost of Living
- India
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨419 (€4.91) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.11) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.66) | €5.95 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.60) | €1.19 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.84) | €4.22 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (€0.48) | €2.80 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (€2.34) | €7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (€1.61) | €2.63 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (€0.29) | €1.74 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (€1.40) | €2.27 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨820 (€10) | €8 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (€0.95) | €2.13 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (€0.37) | €1.13 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in India is 73% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,314 (€367) | €2,223 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,500 (€252) | €1,530 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,276 (€50) | €156 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,468 (€298) | €1,028 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,586 (€183) | €778 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,651 (€43) | €102 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨851 (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,739 (€395) | €363 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,343 (€121) | €103 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (€4.39) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 (€6) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in India is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,399 (€28) | €88 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 (€32) | €40 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,719 (€44) | €103 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 (€34) | €141 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in India is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨870,838 (€10,198) | €23,392 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (€0.90) | €1.46 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,305 (€15) | €68 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (€1.54) | €5.33 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨286 (€3.35) | €7 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,271 (€15) | €25 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 (€2.89) | €4.24 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (€2.10) | €4.05 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (€2.62) | €3.86 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (€1.59) | €1.71 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.81) | €2.20 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (€3.33) | €22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,226 (€14) | €42 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (€5.53) | €21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,791 (€21) | €96 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,830 (€21) | €66 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (€2.23) | €3.95 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (€2.40) | €6 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,971 (€456) | €464 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨53 (€0.62) | €0.16 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,894 (€22) | €57 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (€2.92) | €8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 38,066 prices entered by 5,442 different people.
Cost of living in India is 59% cheaper than in France
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