Cost of living in India compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 24% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨345 (1,449 Ft) | 2,200 Ft | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨288 (1,209 Ft) | 1,890 Ft | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 (613 Ft) | 828 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (225 Ft) | 327 Ft | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (339 Ft) | 683 Ft | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (151 Ft) | 733 Ft | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (958 Ft) | 1,334 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (662 Ft) | 473 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (124 Ft) | 294 Ft | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (611 Ft) | 273 Ft | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 (2,852 Ft) | 2,291 Ft | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (377 Ft) | 456 Ft | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (147 Ft) | 151 Ft | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in India is 48% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,658 (124,621 Ft) | 279,246 Ft | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,244 (85,064 Ft) | 184,192 Ft | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,141 (17,399 Ft) | 34,467 Ft | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,834 (83,343 Ft) | 203,999 Ft | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,962 (54,467 Ft) | 133,315 Ft | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,851 (20,384 Ft) | 29,555 Ft | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨664 (2,789 Ft) | 4,822 Ft | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,004 (117,672 Ft) | 120,072 Ft | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,684 (49,095 Ft) | 32,138 Ft | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (1,471 Ft) | 2,582 Ft | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨509 (2,139 Ft) | 2,988 Ft | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in India is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,321 (9,753 Ft) | 20,578 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (10,583 Ft) | 9,811 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,731 (15,679 Ft) | 28,362 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,851 (11,979 Ft) | 25,168 Ft | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in India is 34% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,021,150 (4,290,844 Ft) | 7,477,440 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨96 (402 Ft) | 455 Ft | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,210 (5,086 Ft) | 9,359 Ft | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 44% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (450 Ft) | 2,206 Ft | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨218 (916 Ft) | 4,934 Ft | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨609 (2,560 Ft) | 10,208 Ft | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨376 (1,581 Ft) | 1,206 Ft | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 (806 Ft) | 735 Ft | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (1,128 Ft) | 866 Ft | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (689 Ft) | 771 Ft | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (336 Ft) | 803 Ft | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨245 (1,028 Ft) | 3,116 Ft | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 25% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (5,039 Ft) | 7,747 Ft | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨486 (2,041 Ft) | 4,044 Ft | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,354 (5,688 Ft) | 29,961 Ft | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,712 (7,194 Ft) | 9,142 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨684 (2,872 Ft) | 1,917 Ft | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (858 Ft) | 706 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (727 Ft) | 503 Ft | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,632 (187,543 Ft) | 181,730 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.32 (10 Ft) | 21 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,393 (5,855 Ft) | 11,228 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨278 (1,166 Ft) | 1,621 Ft | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 35% cheaper than in Hungary
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