- Cost of Living
- India
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨393 (€4.85) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (€3.22) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (€1.76) | €5.94 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.63) | €1.10 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.88) | €4.37 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (€0.47) | €2.91 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (€2.47) | €6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (€1.71) | €2.60 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €1.77 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (€1.51) | €2.04 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨832 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€1.01) | €2.02 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (€0.40) | €1.10 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,551 (€377) | €2,161 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,550 (€254) | €1,677 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,569 (€56) | €174 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,265 (€299) | €1,069 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,735 (€182) | €831 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,625 (€45) | €119 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨803 (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,889 (€418) | €367 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (€130) | €110 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (€4.87) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨582 (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in India is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,439 (€30) | €88 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,720 (€34) | €40 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,791 (€47) | €99 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,948 (€36) | €126 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in India is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨880,663 (€10,868) | €24,102 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.97) | €1.50 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,366 (€17) | €69 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (€1.58) | €4.97 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (€3.40) | €5.82 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,366 (€17) | €25 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (€3.11) | €4.03 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (€2.19) | €4.07 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨227 (€2.80) | €3.59 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (€1.62) | €1.80 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (€0.88) | €2.14 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (€3.39) | €23 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,200 (€15) | €40 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨475 (€5.86) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,906 (€24) | €74 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,982 (€24) | €61 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨593 (€7) | €12 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (€2.80) | €4.02 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (€2.54) | €6 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,184 (€471) | €450 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨64 (€0.79) | €0.17 | + 351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,874 (€23) | €55 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (€3.17) | €8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in India is 56% cheaper than in France
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