- Cost of Living
- India
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 17% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨421 (1,668 Ft) | 1,822 Ft | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (1,056 Ft) | 1,628 Ft | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (563 Ft) | 767 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (204 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (282 Ft) | 639 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (154 Ft) | 600 Ft | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (797 Ft) | 966 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (549 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (97 Ft) | 225 Ft | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (483 Ft) | 238 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (3,287 Ft) | 1,776 Ft | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (324 Ft) | 390 Ft | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (129 Ft) | 145 Ft | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in India is 38% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,898 (122,390 Ft) | 249,837 Ft | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,220 (84,052 Ft) | 171,366 Ft | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,530 (17,943 Ft) | 44,829 Ft | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,679 (97,755 Ft) | 168,509 Ft | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,559 (61,628 Ft) | 113,740 Ft | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,830 (15,171 Ft) | 27,879 Ft | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨824 (3,265 Ft) | 3,017 Ft | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,772 (133,772 Ft) | 121,029 Ft | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,650 (42,185 Ft) | 28,977 Ft | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (1,504 Ft) | 2,436 Ft | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨551 (2,184 Ft) | 1,899 Ft | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in India is 30% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,411 (9,548 Ft) | 19,544 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,667 (10,563 Ft) | 12,381 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,749 (14,849 Ft) | 22,664 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,910 (11,525 Ft) | 29,283 Ft | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in India is 34% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,278 (3,478,907 Ft) | 5,474,410 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (309 Ft) | 373 Ft | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,347 (5,334 Ft) | 9,687 Ft | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 36% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨137 (542 Ft) | 2,604 Ft | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (1,128 Ft) | 3,079 Ft | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,553 (6,152 Ft) | 11,741 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨257 (1,020 Ft) | 1,237 Ft | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (706 Ft) | 944 Ft | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (893 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (535 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (284 Ft) | 537 Ft | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨277 (1,096 Ft) | 2,993 Ft | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 48% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,190 (4,715 Ft) | 6,723 Ft | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (1,869 Ft) | 3,310 Ft | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,972 (7,812 Ft) | 14,744 Ft | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,765 (6,990 Ft) | 11,966 Ft | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨618 (2,449 Ft) | 1,608 Ft | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (771 Ft) | 654 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 (823 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,823 (153,781 Ft) | 148,382 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (231 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 689% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,881 (7,451 Ft) | 12,958 Ft | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (997 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,052 prices entered by 4,962 different people.
Cost of living in India is 19% cheaper than in Hungary
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