- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 51% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨422 (€5.19) | €14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.28) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.75) | €4.45 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.63) | €1.21 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.88) | €3.92 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (€0.48) | €1.43 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (€2.48) | €5.20 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (€1.70) | €1.60 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €0.82 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (€1.50) | €1.19 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨828 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (€1.00) | €1.88 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (€0.40) | €0.78 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in India is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,957 (€381) | €672 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,009 (€259) | €485 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,538 (€56) | €137 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,583 (€303) | €440 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,559 (€191) | €291 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,826 (€47) | €99 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨827 (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,861 (€417) | €337 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,647 (€131) | €86 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (€4.68) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨551 (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (€30) | €75 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,661 (€33) | €29 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,751 (€46) | €93 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,914 (€36) | €102 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in India is 41% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,278 (€10,808) | €19,634 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.96) | €1.56 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,352 (€17) | €30 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 41% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (€1.68) | €3.39 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (€3.51) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,553 (€19) | €39 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨257 (€3.17) | €4.44 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (€2.19) | €3.66 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (€2.77) | €3.67 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (€1.66) | €1.58 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (€0.88) | €2.10 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨277 (€3.41) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 12% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,190 (€15) | €28 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (€5.81) | €15 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,972 (€24) | €39 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,765 (€22) | €45 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨618 (€8) | €9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (€2.40) | €3.77 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 (€2.56) | €4.38 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,823 (€478) | €504 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨59 (€0.73) | €0.54 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,881 (€23) | €36 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (€3.10) | €4.35 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 35% cheaper than in Greece
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