Cost of living in India compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨380 (€4.23) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨351 (€3.90) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (€1.93) | €5.47 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (€0.65) | €1.22 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (€0.94) | €4.29 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.50) | €3.24 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨250 (€2.78) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨173 (€1.93) | €2.61 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.34) | €1.98 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨167 (€1.86) | €1.05 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨841 (€9) | €6 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨97 (€1.07) | €2.04 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (€0.43) | €1.69 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,694 (€586) | €2,017 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨31,325 (€348) | €1,577 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,769 (€53) | €265 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,397 (€327) | €1,219 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,972 (€189) | €929 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,814 (€54) | €208 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨691 (€8) | €36 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,276 (€337) | €370 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,282 (€126) | €114 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨479 (€5.33) | €10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨530 (€5.90) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in India is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,548 (€28) | €87 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,934 (€33) | €38 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,380 (€49) | €90 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,418 (€38) | €115 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in India is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,030,960 (€22,594) | €30,638 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (€1.16) | €1.84 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,138 (€13) | €60 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (€1.57) | €8 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨318 (€3.54) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨882 (€10) | €72 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨372 (€4.14) | €4.33 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (€2.08) | €2.99 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (€3.21) | €3.16 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨162 (€1.80) | €1.96 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (€0.98) | €1.86 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨311 (€3.46) | €23 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,490 (€17) | €43 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨684 (€8) | €24 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,392 (€15) | €177 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,961 (€22) | €62 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨882 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨211 (€2.35) | €3.50 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (€2.08) | €4.15 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,020 (€590) | €640 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.27 (€0.01) | €0.10 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,639 (€18) | €39 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨303 (€3.37) | €8 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,320 prices entered by 1,592 different people.
Cost of living in India is 62% cheaper than in Germany
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