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 | ₨369 (€4.15) | €14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨292 (€3.29) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.59) | €3.60 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.59) | €1.27 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (€0.82) | €3.50 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.41) | €1.30 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (€2.56) | €4.56 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (€1.57) | €1.26 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €0.88 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (€1.49) | €1.16 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€0.97) | €1.90 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (€0.40) | €0.78 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in India is 53% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,231 (€374) | €780 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,879 (€224) | €518 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,541 (€51) | €115 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,026 (€214) | €485 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,499 (€141) | €335 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (€38) | €78 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (€8) | €20 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (€333) | €248 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (€118) | €100 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (€4.63) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (€2.38) | €6 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (€26) | €69 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (€29) | €31 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (€41) | €101 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (€31) | €84 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in India is 47% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (€10,341) | €21,339 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (€0.90) | €1.45 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (€13) | €30 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (€1.13) | €4.56 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (€2.39) | €9 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (€7) | €32 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (€3.56) | €3.76 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (€1.82) | €3.43 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (€2.86) | €3.23 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (€1.58) | €1.96 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (€0.77) | €2.15 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (€2.69) | €11 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 56% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (€13) | €33 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (€5.31) | €15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,633 (€18) | €40 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (€18) | €48 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (€2.17) | €3.91 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (€2.14) | €4.26 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (€407) | €463 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (€0.06) | €0.36 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,589 (€18) | €41 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (€3.05) | €4.58 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,997 prices entered by 2,208 different people.
Cost of living in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece
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