Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (€4.63) | €12 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (€3.78) | €8 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (€1.87) | €4.69 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (€0.67) | €1.59 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (€0.97) | €4.25 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (€0.53) | €1.96 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (€2.70) | €7 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (€2.02) | €1.86 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.35) | €1.21 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (€1.72) | €1.56 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (€0.98) | €2.36 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (€0.44) | €0.72 | - 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 | ₨46,457 (€517) | €779 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (€297) | €633 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (€52) | €151 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (€296) | €514 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (€166) | €379 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (€45) | €151 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (€7) | €21 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (€333) | €367 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (€117) | €109 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (€5.06) | €10 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (€7) | €7 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in India is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (€27) | €61 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (€32) | €34 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (€46) | €98 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (€33) | €135 | - 76% | |
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 | ₨1,910,150 (€21,248) | €28,344 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (€1.14) | €1.91 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (€12) | €28 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (€1.55) | €4.45 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (€2.68) | €5.67 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (€11) | €50 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (€4.30) | €2.00 | + 115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (€2.22) | €3.37 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (€3.27) | €3.00 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (€1.73) | €2.86 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (€0.95) | €2.37 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (€3.06) | €12 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in India is 39% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
India | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (€18) | €39 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (€24) | €45 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (€2.13) | €4.00 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (€2.10) | €5.38 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (€527) | €843 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (€0.02) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (€18) | €33 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (€3.21) | €5.01 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 45% cheaper than in Greece
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