- Cost of Living
- India
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨388 (€4.81) | €16 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨270 (€3.35) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (€1.78) | €6 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.63) | €1.16 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.88) | €4.17 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.55) | €2.68 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨195 (€2.42) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (€1.68) | €2.61 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (€0.30) | €1.78 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (€1.47) | €2.25 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨808 (€10) | €8 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (€1.00) | €1.98 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (€0.39) | €1.12 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in India is 71% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,267 (€388) | €2,178 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,123 (€262) | €1,453 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,476 (€55) | €143 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,958 (€297) | €995 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,886 (€185) | €773 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,787 (€47) | €95 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨865 (€11) | €23 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,058 (€422) | €344 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,550 (€131) | €108 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (€4.75) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨547 (€7) | €14 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in India is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,436 (€30) | €91 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,794 (€35) | €39 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,704 (€46) | €103 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,918 (€36) | €138 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨861,553 (€10,680) | €22,742 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.94) | €1.43 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,287 (€16) | €66 | - 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) | ₨117 (€1.44) | €5.50 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (€3.52) | €7 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,445 (€18) | €25 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨240 (€2.98) | €4.52 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (€2.21) | €3.94 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (€2.70) | €3.91 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (€1.72) | €1.81 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.85) | €2.24 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨272 (€3.37) | €22 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,209 (€15) | €43 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨469 (€5.82) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,762 (€22) | €89 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,845 (€23) | €66 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨676 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (€2.33) | €4.01 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (€2.55) | €6 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,915 (€482) | €468 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 (€0.33) | €0.23 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,876 (€23) | €55 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (€3.06) | €8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 60% cheaper than in France
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