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Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 9% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨379 (1,592 Ft) | 1,935 Ft | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨272 (1,142 Ft) | 1,609 Ft | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨148 (620 Ft) | 763 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (218 Ft) | 238 Ft | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (305 Ft) | 585 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (156 Ft) | 549 Ft | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨211 (885 Ft) | 933 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (579 Ft) | 318 Ft | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (112 Ft) | 236 Ft | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (551 Ft) | 248 Ft | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨856 (3,595 Ft) | 1,462 Ft | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨85 (355 Ft) | 396 Ft | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (146 Ft) | 143 Ft | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in India is 46% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,130 (126,511 Ft) | 254,919 Ft | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨19,665 (82,568 Ft) | 172,399 Ft | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,181 (17,556 Ft) | 47,575 Ft | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,634 (99,233 Ft) | 171,899 Ft | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,980 (58,701 Ft) | 131,838 Ft | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,256 (13,669 Ft) | 30,830 Ft | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨731 (3,068 Ft) | 3,466 Ft | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨31,661 (132,940 Ft) | 117,876 Ft | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,800 (45,349 Ft) | 26,250 Ft | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨398 (1,671 Ft) | 3,234 Ft | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨406 (1,705 Ft) | 3,588 Ft | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in India is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,444 (10,263 Ft) | 19,498 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,518 (10,575 Ft) | 10,852 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,793 (15,927 Ft) | 25,178 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,835 (11,903 Ft) | 27,393 Ft | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in India is 33% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨905,136 (3,800,512 Ft) | 5,998,380 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (324 Ft) | 386 Ft | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,283 (5,389 Ft) | 9,553 Ft | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 34% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨118 (497 Ft) | 2,125 Ft | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨230 (965 Ft) | 2,758 Ft | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨831 (3,491 Ft) | 10,316 Ft | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨222 (932 Ft) | 1,193 Ft | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨165 (693 Ft) | 850 Ft | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (945 Ft) | 786 Ft | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (583 Ft) | 395 Ft | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (283 Ft) | 480 Ft | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨263 (1,103 Ft) | 2,627 Ft | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,228 (5,157 Ft) | 6,826 Ft | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 (2,000 Ft) | 3,430 Ft | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,743 (7,320 Ft) | 12,525 Ft | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,885 (7,913 Ft) | 11,491 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨645 (2,707 Ft) | 1,729 Ft | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (909 Ft) | 668 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨229 (963 Ft) | 533 Ft | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨33,434 (140,385 Ft) | 151,900 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (33 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,976 (8,297 Ft) | 10,845 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (1,044 Ft) | 1,358 Ft | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 28% cheaper than in Hungary
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