Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in India is 54% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨371 (€4.19) | €14 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (€3.83) | €7 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€1.94) | €4.64 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.62) | €1.53 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨90 (€1.01) | €4.61 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.50) | €1.79 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (€2.66) | €5.16 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (€1.83) | €1.74 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.36) | €0.96 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (€1.78) | €1.47 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨769 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (€1.00) | €2.26 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (€0.44) | €1.04 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in India is 50% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,116 (€532) | €855 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,995 (€305) | €679 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,564 (€63) | €210 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,803 (€280) | €523 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,214 (€160) | €416 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,294 (€60) | €134 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (€7) | €26 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,641 (€334) | €333 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,041 (€136) | €102 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨548 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨442 (€4.99) | €7 | - 28% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,594 (€29) | €77 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,556 (€29) | €34 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,248 (€48) | €84 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,070 (€35) | €92 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in India is 46% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,062,730 (€11,991) | €22,349 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (€1.22) | €2.10 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,165 (€13) | €30 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in India is 47% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (€1.42) | €5.36 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (€2.79) | €8 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,330 (€15) | €39 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (€4.43) | €3.87 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (€2.32) | €3.36 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨267 (€3.01) | €4.42 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (€2.00) | €2.39 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (€1.00) | €2.82 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (€3.45) | €13 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in India is 57% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,485 (€17) | €33 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (€7) | €16 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (€17) | €35 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (€20) | €48 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨641 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (€2.31) | €3.50 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (€2.02) | €4.00 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (€536) | €367 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (€0.01) | €0.46 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,773 (€20) | €39 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨236 (€2.66) | €4.38 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 51% cheaper than in Greece
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