- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 54% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (€4.55) | €15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.27) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (€1.78) | €4.91 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.62) | €1.22 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (€0.86) | €4.11 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (€0.61) | €1.46 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨197 (€2.42) | €5.15 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (€1.64) | €1.52 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €0.85 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (€1.43) | €1.21 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨797 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (€0.98) | €1.85 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (€0.39) | €0.75 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in India is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,346 (€385) | €683 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,876 (€257) | €477 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,408 (€54) | €131 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,594 (€315) | €443 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,651 (€180) | €295 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,752 (€46) | €93 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨897 (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,545 (€425) | €339 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,916 (€134) | €97 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨371 (€4.57) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨571 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,426 (€30) | €82 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,694 (€33) | €35 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,706 (€46) | €92 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,926 (€36) | €100 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in India is 42% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,112 (€10,577) | €19,997 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (€0.90) | €1.51 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,326 (€16) | €31 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 46% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (€1.57) | €3.09 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨277 (€3.40) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,327 (€16) | €39 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨224 (€2.75) | €4.35 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (€2.22) | €3.86 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (€2.71) | €3.68 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨143 (€1.76) | €1.64 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (€0.86) | €2.14 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨291 (€3.58) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 12% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,163 (€14) | €30 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨460 (€5.66) | €15 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,848 (€23) | €40 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,960 (€24) | €51 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨677 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 (€2.30) | €3.82 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (€2.61) | €4.29 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,085 (€481) | €560 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨67 (€0.83) | €0.42 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,868 (€23) | €42 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨234 (€2.87) | €4.33 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 37% cheaper than in Greece
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