- 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 | ₨385 (€4.80) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (€3.34) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (€1.79) | €4.79 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.64) | €1.20 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.89) | €4.17 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (€0.52) | €1.52 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (€2.46) | €5.03 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (€1.71) | €1.59 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.31) | €0.84 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (€1.49) | €1.21 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨817 (€10) | €9 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (€1.01) | €1.91 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (€0.39) | €0.74 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in India is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,831 (€384) | €689 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,953 (€261) | €475 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,332 (€54) | €138 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,264 (€315) | €435 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,602 (€182) | €299 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,697 (€46) | €98 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨862 (€11) | €19 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,057 (€425) | €329 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,358 (€129) | €94 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨384 (€4.79) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨488 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in India is 28% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,420 (€30) | €80 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,740 (€34) | €33 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,707 (€46) | €89 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,916 (€36) | €103 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in India is 43% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨858,601 (€10,703) | €20,502 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.95) | €1.52 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,263 (€16) | €31 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (€1.46) | €3.84 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨281 (€3.51) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,385 (€17) | €39 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨235 (€2.93) | €4.22 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (€2.23) | €3.81 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨222 (€2.76) | €3.68 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (€1.70) | €1.66 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (€0.85) | €2.04 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (€3.41) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,203 (€15) | €28 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 (€5.81) | €15 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,805 (€22) | €38 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,803 (€22) | €50 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨614 (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (€2.35) | €3.78 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨202 (€2.52) | €4.27 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,517 (€480) | €541 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (€0.36) | €0.50 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,887 (€24) | €41 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨246 (€3.06) | €4.36 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 42% cheaper than in Greece
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