- Cost of Living
- India
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 53% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨388 (€4.87) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨270 (€3.39) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (€1.80) | €4.85 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.64) | €1.21 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.89) | €4.07 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.56) | €1.45 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨194 (€2.44) | €4.99 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (€1.70) | €1.55 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (€0.31) | €0.84 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (€1.48) | €1.21 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨809 (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (€1.01) | €1.91 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (€0.39) | €0.75 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in India is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,105 (€390) | €691 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,012 (€263) | €466 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,452 (€56) | €135 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,059 (€302) | €436 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,815 (€186) | €298 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,771 (€47) | €98 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨865 (€11) | €20 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,051 (€427) | €323 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,545 (€132) | €93 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (€4.80) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨546 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in India is 28% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,430 (€30) | €81 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,799 (€35) | €34 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,713 (€47) | €91 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (€37) | €102 | - 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 | ₨863,034 (€10,819) | €20,324 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.94) | €1.52 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,292 (€16) | €31 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (€1.46) | €3.27 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (€3.56) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,377 (€17) | €40 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨240 (€3.01) | €4.13 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (€2.25) | €3.84 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (€2.73) | €3.78 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (€1.74) | €1.66 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.86) | €2.15 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨272 (€3.41) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,211 (€15) | €29 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨468 (€5.87) | €15 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,770 (€22) | €39 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,836 (€23) | €50 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨683 (€9) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (€2.36) | €3.78 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (€2.57) | €4.29 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,869 (€487) | €541 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 (€0.34) | €0.50 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,885 (€24) | €41 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (€3.06) | €4.35 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 42% cheaper than in Greece
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