Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 51% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨345 (€4.08) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨288 (€3.40) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 (€1.73) | €3.61 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (€0.63) | €1.27 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (€0.95) | €4.06 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.43) | €1.31 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (€2.70) | €4.51 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (€1.86) | €1.44 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (€0.35) | €0.78 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (€1.72) | €1.18 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (€1.06) | €2.02 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.41) | €0.70 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in India is 46% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,804 (€352) | €711 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,397 (€241) | €506 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,123 (€49) | €108 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,000 (€236) | €503 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,091 (€155) | €331 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,317 (€63) | €87 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨666 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,029 (€331) | €272 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,430 (€135) | €95 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (€4.14) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨509 (€6) | €6 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,321 (€27) | €73 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (€30) | €26 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,731 (€44) | €81 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,851 (€34) | €78 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in India is 40% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,021,150 (€12,074) | €19,607 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨96 (€1.13) | €1.62 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,210 (€14) | €32 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 50% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (€1.27) | €7 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨218 (€2.58) | €8 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨605 (€7) | €32 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨376 (€4.45) | €6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 (€2.27) | €3.93 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (€3.17) | €4.01 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (€1.94) | €1.95 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (€0.95) | €2.26 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨245 (€2.89) | €11 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (€14) | €31 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨486 (€5.74) | €15 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,354 (€16) | €40 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,712 (€20) | €49 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨684 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (€2.42) | €3.67 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (€2.05) | €4.26 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,632 (€528) | €508 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.32 (€0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,393 (€16) | €38 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨279 (€3.30) | €4.55 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,145 prices entered by 1,258 different people.
Cost of living in India is 44% cheaper than in Greece
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