Cost of living in India compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 19% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨368 (1,499 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (1,183 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (578 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (212 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (292 Ft) | 596 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (145 Ft) | 634 Ft | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (928 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (563 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (126 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (536 Ft) | 248 Ft | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨768 (3,131 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (347 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (142 Ft) | 161 Ft | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in India is 51% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,657 (137,257 Ft) | 295,399 Ft | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,139 (82,130 Ft) | 197,370 Ft | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,910 (20,023 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,084 (77,827 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,251 (49,959 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,397 (13,854 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨677 (2,762 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,050 (118,470 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,275 (41,903 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨401 (1,634 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨258 (1,052 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,340 (9,541 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,641 (10,770 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,647 (14,873 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,737 (11,162 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in India is 37% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨919,112 (3,748,243 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (321 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,206 (4,917 Ft) | 9,805 Ft | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨103 (422 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 (886 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨903 (3,684 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨324 (1,322 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨162 (661 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨256 (1,043 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (599 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (277 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (993 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 26% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,202 (4,902 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨474 (1,933 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,691 (6,895 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (6,644 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨590 (2,404 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 (757 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨189 (771 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,065 (147,078 Ft) | 159,516 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.16 (21 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,583 (6,454 Ft) | 12,368 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨270 (1,103 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 37% cheaper than in Hungary
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