- Cost of Living
- India
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 14% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨382 (1,568 Ft) | 1,825 Ft | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (1,098 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (589 Ft) | 714 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (208 Ft) | 257 Ft | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (290 Ft) | 621 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (185 Ft) | 514 Ft | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨196 (805 Ft) | 942 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (556 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (101 Ft) | 209 Ft | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (483 Ft) | 225 Ft | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨800 (3,283 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (329 Ft) | 383 Ft | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (128 Ft) | 146 Ft | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in India is 36% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,180 (127,884 Ft) | 248,046 Ft | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,983 (86,064 Ft) | 167,774 Ft | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,304 (17,651 Ft) | 40,412 Ft | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,209 (99,293 Ft) | 159,985 Ft | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,601 (59,886 Ft) | 110,858 Ft | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,877 (15,900 Ft) | 28,178 Ft | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨883 (3,621 Ft) | 3,631 Ft | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,129 (139,982 Ft) | 119,455 Ft | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,466 (42,927 Ft) | 24,536 Ft | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨381 (1,562 Ft) | 2,337 Ft | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨530 (2,173 Ft) | 2,054 Ft | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in India is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,431 (9,972 Ft) | 21,728 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,772 (11,369 Ft) | 10,914 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,669 (15,050 Ft) | 22,212 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,916 (11,959 Ft) | 27,495 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 | ₨863,418 (3,541,337 Ft) | 5,537,590 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (307 Ft) | 359 Ft | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,295 (5,312 Ft) | 9,753 Ft | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 31% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨113 (462 Ft) | 1,855 Ft | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (1,166 Ft) | 2,309 Ft | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,367 (5,605 Ft) | 10,894 Ft | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨233 (955 Ft) | 950 Ft | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (716 Ft) | 889 Ft | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨215 (884 Ft) | 805 Ft | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (557 Ft) | 385 Ft | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (285 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨274 (1,124 Ft) | 2,800 Ft | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,132 (4,642 Ft) | 6,323 Ft | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨463 (1,900 Ft) | 3,322 Ft | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,795 (7,364 Ft) | 12,273 Ft | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,806 (7,406 Ft) | 11,370 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨668 (2,740 Ft) | 1,503 Ft | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨182 (746 Ft) | 590 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (822 Ft) | 510 Ft | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,910 (159,590 Ft) | 158,972 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨34 (140 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,845 (7,566 Ft) | 14,629 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨239 (979 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 21% cheaper than in Hungary
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