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Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (₨958) | ₨395 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.74 (₨524) | ₨257 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.75 (₨342) | ₨143 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (₨79) | ₨52 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.62 (₨239) | ₨71 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (₨173) | ₨37 | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.44 (₨405) | ₨195 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (₨174) | ₨141 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (₨80) | ₨24 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (₨165) | ₨120 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₨773) | ₨868 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 (₨170) | ₨82 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (₨82) | ₨33 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 292% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 292% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,982 (₨180,817) | ₨30,952 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,249 (₨113,965) | ₨20,722 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (₨13,425) | ₨4,222 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,223 (₨111,592) | ₨23,427 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £884 (₨80,625) | ₨15,067 | + 435% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (₨10,992) | ₨3,407 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (₨2,068) | ₨774 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £327 (₨29,786) | ₨33,237 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (₨7,292) | ₨10,729 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (₨586) | ₨416 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (₨1,003) | ₨547 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (₨6,058) | ₨2,420 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (₨2,861) | ₨2,712 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (₨6,551) | ₨4,018 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (₨6,718) | ₨3,262 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 252% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,891 (₨1,723,212) | ₨888,670 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (₨116) | ₨79 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (₨8,892) | ₨1,293 | + 588% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.36 (₨306) | ₨129 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₨764) | ₨328 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (₨6,976) | ₨1,174 | + 494% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.45 (₨315) | ₨263 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.43 (₨130) | ₨183 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (₨293) | ₨229 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (₨162) | ₨128 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (₨136) | ₨72 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (₨1,118) | ₨299 | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (₨2,818) | ₨1,247 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (₨1,915) | ₨495 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (₨9,079) | ₨2,139 | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (₨5,112) | ₨1,840 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₨820) | ₨831 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (₨275) | ₨218 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (₨408) | ₨239 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £392 (₨35,741) | ₨37,438 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (₨15) | ₨70 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (₨3,940) | ₨1,877 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (₨975) | ₨255 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 42,432 prices entered by 6,260 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 134% more expensive than in India
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