- Cost of Living
- India
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 16% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨385 (1,569 Ft) | 1,836 Ft | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (1,089 Ft) | 1,578 Ft | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (587 Ft) | 757 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (208 Ft) | 261 Ft | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (290 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (171 Ft) | 550 Ft | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨197 (801 Ft) | 965 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (555 Ft) | 381 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (100 Ft) | 212 Ft | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (487 Ft) | 236 Ft | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨820 (3,339 Ft) | 1,721 Ft | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (329 Ft) | 385 Ft | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (126 Ft) | 146 Ft | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in India is 38% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,879 (125,723 Ft) | 250,864 Ft | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,912 (85,141 Ft) | 170,752 Ft | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,349 (17,705 Ft) | 40,343 Ft | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,353 (103,222 Ft) | 167,696 Ft | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,651 (59,649 Ft) | 111,833 Ft | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,725 (15,164 Ft) | 32,104 Ft | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨866 (3,525 Ft) | 3,395 Ft | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,122 (138,925 Ft) | 120,859 Ft | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,383 (42,273 Ft) | 24,536 Ft | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨386 (1,573 Ft) | 2,604 Ft | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨498 (2,029 Ft) | 1,906 Ft | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in India is 21% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,423 (9,865 Ft) | 20,414 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,758 (11,227 Ft) | 11,344 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,728 (15,178 Ft) | 21,669 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,939 (11,965 Ft) | 25,843 Ft | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in India is 34% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,898 (3,505,083 Ft) | 5,554,070 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (309 Ft) | 363 Ft | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,287 (5,240 Ft) | 9,751 Ft | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (474 Ft) | 1,845 Ft | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨287 (1,170 Ft) | 2,535 Ft | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,375 (5,598 Ft) | 11,876 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨237 (964 Ft) | 968 Ft | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨181 (737 Ft) | 887 Ft | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (899 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (556 Ft) | 378 Ft | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (278 Ft) | 490 Ft | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (1,111 Ft) | 2,860 Ft | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 10% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,198 (4,876 Ft) | 6,815 Ft | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 (1,897 Ft) | 3,347 Ft | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,803 (7,343 Ft) | 13,849 Ft | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,816 (7,395 Ft) | 12,000 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨628 (2,559 Ft) | 1,579 Ft | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (770 Ft) | 606 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (826 Ft) | 532 Ft | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,557 (156,980 Ft) | 156,824 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (119 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 300% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,883 (7,665 Ft) | 14,464 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨246 (1,002 Ft) | 1,252 Ft | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.071
HUF
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,216 prices entered by 5,236 different people.
Cost of living in India is 24% cheaper than in Hungary
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Hungary
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 146% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Angola is 106% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Hungary
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Hungary
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Hungary