- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 54% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨420 (€4.96) | €14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (€3.15) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (€1.70) | €4.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.61) | €1.21 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.85) | €3.96 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (€0.48) | €1.50 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (€2.39) | €5.23 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (€1.62) | €1.63 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.29) | €0.86 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (€1.42) | €1.21 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨817 (€10) | €9 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€0.96) | €1.91 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (€0.38) | €0.76 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in India is 39% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,045 (€367) | €679 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,399 (€253) | €476 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,336 (€51) | €135 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,472 (€301) | €438 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,807 (€187) | €295 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,673 (€43) | €98 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨840 (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,552 (€396) | €332 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,354 (€122) | €93 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (€4.49) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨536 (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in India is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,381 (€28) | €81 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,708 (€32) | €30 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,672 (€43) | €93 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,903 (€34) | €103 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in India is 44% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨876,566 (€10,354) | €20,190 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (€0.91) | €1.53 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,303 (€15) | €30 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 46% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨131 (€1.55) | €3.51 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨294 (€3.48) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,525 (€18) | €39 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨244 (€2.88) | €3.99 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (€2.09) | €3.80 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (€2.63) | €3.61 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (€1.58) | €1.86 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (€0.81) | €2.08 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨321 (€3.79) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 21% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,208 (€14) | €28 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (€5.56) | €15 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,928 (€23) | €37 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,816 (€21) | €48 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (€2.26) | €3.71 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (€2.42) | €4.32 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,776 (€458) | €524 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨54 (€0.64) | €0.54 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,880 (€22) | €40 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (€2.93) | €4.34 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 40% cheaper than in Greece
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