Cost of living in India compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in India is 37% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
India | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (1,813 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (1,478 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (731 Ft) | 969 Ft | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (260 Ft) | 420 Ft | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (379 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (206 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (1,057 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (791 Ft) | 543 Ft | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (138 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (674 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (3,941 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (384 Ft) | 638 Ft | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (171 Ft) | 394 Ft | - 57% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in India is 47% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
India | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (202,221 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (116,202 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (20,340 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (115,788 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (64,835 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (17,692 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (2,589 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (130,206 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (45,716 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (1,978 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (2,814 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
India | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (10,498 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (12,678 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (17,887 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (12,842 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in India is 33% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
India | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (8,314,591 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (445 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (4,624 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
India | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (608 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (1,049 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (4,147 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (1,681 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (869 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (1,279 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (677 Ft) | 850 Ft | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (373 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (1,197 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in India is 38% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
India | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (6,315 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (2,993 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (6,909 Ft) | 16,653 Ft | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (9,249 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (2,720 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (833 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (776 Ft) | 806 Ft | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (206,207 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (7 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (7,011 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (1,258 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 40% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 40% cheaper than in Hungary
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