- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 55% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨419 (€4.94) | €15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.13) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (€1.68) | €4.95 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.61) | €1.20 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.84) | €4.15 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (€0.49) | €1.50 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (€2.34) | €5.29 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (€1.62) | €1.59 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (€0.29) | €0.83 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (€1.41) | €1.19 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨815 (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (€0.96) | €1.90 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (€0.38) | €0.74 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in India is 40% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,472 (€371) | €680 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,605 (€255) | €485 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,280 (€50) | €139 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,575 (€302) | €440 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,617 (€184) | €301 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,661 (€43) | €100 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨855 (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,742 (€398) | €324 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,268 (€121) | €91 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (€4.42) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨521 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (€28) | €82 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,728 (€32) | €32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,712 (€44) | €93 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,928 (€35) | €103 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in India is 45% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨869,150 (€10,251) | €20,407 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (€0.90) | €1.53 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,311 (€15) | €31 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨131 (€1.54) | €3.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨281 (€3.31) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,279 (€15) | €38 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨239 (€2.82) | €4.22 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (€2.11) | €3.82 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (€2.63) | €3.64 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (€1.60) | €1.87 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (€0.81) | €2.07 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨283 (€3.34) | €12 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 23% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,222 (€14) | €28 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (€5.57) | €15 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (€21) | €38 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,835 (€22) | €50 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨630 (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (€2.22) | €3.76 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (€2.40) | €4.35 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,887 (€459) | €524 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨54 (€0.64) | €0.55 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,895 (€22) | €41 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (€2.94) | €4.34 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 41% cheaper than in Greece
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