Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 58% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨414 (€4.25) | €17 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (€3.62) | €8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨177 (€1.82) | €4.47 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨63 (€0.64) | €1.75 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨103 (€1.06) | €5.22 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.46) | €1.96 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨254 (€2.61) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (€2.01) | €2.12 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (€0.41) | €1.21 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (€1.75) | €1.45 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨908 (€9) | €14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨95 (€0.98) | €2.09 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (€0.44) | €0.99 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in India is 55% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,983 (€483) | €1,084 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,753 (€306) | €728 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,571 (€57) | €179 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,891 (€317) | €685 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,623 (€191) | €480 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,707 (€48) | €147 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨772 (€8) | €21 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,656 (€274) | €375 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,082 (€124) | €125 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨555 (€5.71) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨704 (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in India is 49% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,484 (€26) | €81 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,578 (€26) | €29 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,084 (€42) | €93 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,961 (€30) | €102 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in India is 34% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,800,510 (€18,495) | €23,869 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (€1.07) | €1.85 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,476 (€15) | €26 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (€0.96) | €4.48 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨262 (€2.69) | €9 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,182 (€12) | €47 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨391 (€4.01) | €5.03 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€2.35) | €4.18 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨269 (€2.76) | €4.13 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨195 (€2.00) | €2.44 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨99 (€1.02) | €2.98 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨303 (€3.11) | €13 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,334 (€14) | €42 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨620 (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,539 (€16) | €61 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,260 (€23) | €65 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨709 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨234 (€2.40) | €4.40 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨199 (€2.04) | €4.70 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,549 (€437) | €1,025 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.62 (€0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,807 (€19) | €44 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨277 (€2.85) | €4.90 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 50% cheaper than in Greece
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