Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 57% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨350 (€3.94) | €15 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (€3.26) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.60) | €3.64 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.59) | €1.22 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.81) | €3.87 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.40) | €1.44 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨229 (€2.57) | €4.93 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (€1.56) | €1.39 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €0.92 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (€1.48) | €1.24 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨763 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (€0.96) | €1.95 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (€0.40) | €0.74 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,514 (€377) | €738 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,078 (€226) | €519 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,877 (€55) | €115 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,082 (€215) | €451 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,146 (€137) | €344 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,419 (€38) | €84 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨678 (€8) | €20 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,148 (€328) | €278 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,326 (€116) | €100 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨399 (€4.49) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨250 (€2.81) | €6 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,330 (€26) | €72 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,598 (€29) | €31 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,668 (€41) | €86 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (€31) | €92 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in India is 47% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨921,658 (€10,370) | €21,464 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (€0.89) | €1.56 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,229 (€14) | €30 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (€1.18) | €4.56 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (€2.35) | €9 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨622 (€7) | €38 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (€3.59) | €3.76 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (€1.84) | €3.79 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨255 (€2.87) | €3.41 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (€1.59) | €1.96 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (€0.76) | €2.38 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (€2.70) | €11 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 56% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,189 (€13) | €33 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (€5.32) | €15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,675 (€19) | €41 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,633 (€18) | €51 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨597 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (€2.20) | €3.87 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (€2.14) | €4.34 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,885 (€404) | €463 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.16 (€0.06) | €0.36 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,585 (€18) | €38 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (€3.05) | €4.68 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,527 prices entered by 2,381 different people.
Cost of living in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece
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