- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 53% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨382 (€4.84) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (€3.40) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (€1.81) | €4.91 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.64) | €1.21 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.89) | €3.98 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.57) | €1.44 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (€2.51) | €5.09 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (€1.72) | €1.55 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (€0.31) | €0.86 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (€1.49) | €1.20 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨798 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (€1.02) | €1.85 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (€0.40) | €0.75 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in India is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,238 (€396) | €699 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,952 (€266) | €481 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,320 (€55) | €132 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,176 (€306) | €455 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,619 (€185) | €299 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,898 (€49) | €93 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨887 (€11) | €20 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,202 (€434) | €329 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,484 (€133) | €92 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (€4.81) | €8 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨520 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in India is 28% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,435 (€31) | €81 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,777 (€35) | €34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,684 (€47) | €92 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,922 (€37) | €103 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in India is 41% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨865,672 (€10,974) | €20,095 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.95) | €1.51 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,298 (€16) | €31 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 46% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨113 (€1.43) | €3.27 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (€3.59) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,285 (€16) | €40 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨233 (€2.95) | €4.34 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨175 (€2.21) | €3.82 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨215 (€2.72) | €3.71 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (€1.72) | €1.63 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (€0.88) | €2.15 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨276 (€3.49) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 32% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,130 (€14) | €29 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨464 (€5.88) | €15 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,787 (€23) | €39 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,808 (€23) | €50 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨675 (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨182 (€2.31) | €3.75 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (€2.53) | €4.28 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,977 (€494) | €556 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨35 (€0.44) | €0.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,850 (€23) | €42 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (€3.02) | €4.34 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 41% cheaper than in Greece
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