Cost of living in India compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 40% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨376 (1,563 Ft) | 3,295 Ft | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨331 (1,375 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (696 Ft) | 960 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (239 Ft) | 487 Ft | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 (377 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (156 Ft) | 1,195 Ft | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨253 (1,052 Ft) | 2,144 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (627 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (130 Ft) | 396 Ft | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (710 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨788 (3,272 Ft) | 2,010 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (376 Ft) | 603 Ft | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (155 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in India is 49% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,186 (154,513 Ft) | 357,218 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,125 (96,088 Ft) | 250,770 Ft | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,799 (24,095 Ft) | 55,895 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,043 (104,058 Ft) | 204,606 Ft | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,133 (67,032 Ft) | 154,525 Ft | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,512 (27,057 Ft) | 34,329 Ft | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨621 (2,582 Ft) | 4,995 Ft | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,817 (128,048 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,976 (49,762 Ft) | 35,928 Ft | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨538 (2,234 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨425 (1,767 Ft) | 3,074 Ft | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,439 (10,135 Ft) | 27,873 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,832 (11,766 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,344 (18,052 Ft) | 29,306 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,213 (13,352 Ft) | 34,711 Ft | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in India is 42% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,248,440 (5,187,404 Ft) | 10,061,700 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (432 Ft) | 641 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,115 (4,635 Ft) | 9,550 Ft | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 (599 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (1,003 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨892 (3,704 Ft) | 19,052 Ft | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 (1,717 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨226 (939 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨274 (1,139 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (707 Ft) | 740 Ft | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨103 (427 Ft) | 977 Ft | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨307 (1,276 Ft) | 4,455 Ft | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 44% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,438 (5,975 Ft) | 12,571 Ft | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨583 (2,421 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,418 (5,893 Ft) | 15,494 Ft | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,942 (8,067 Ft) | 17,042 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 (3,045 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (950 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨183 (762 Ft) | 773 Ft | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 (208,645 Ft) | 242,681 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (6 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,560 (6,482 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨267 (1,108 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 44% cheaper than in Hungary
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