Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (₨1,069) | ₨375 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (₨550) | ₨278 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (₨323) | ₨138 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (₨83) | ₨51 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.35 (₨222) | ₨71 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (₨188) | ₨35 | + 432% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.13 (₨389) | ₨212 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.83 (₨172) | ₨134 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.05 (₨99) | ₨28 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (₨164) | ₨127 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₨734) | ₨797 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (₨179) | ₨84 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.99 (₨93) | ₨35 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 342% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 342% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,010 (₨189,308) | ₨32,377 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,434 (₨135,056) | ₨19,833 | + 581% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £137 (₨12,859) | ₨4,330 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,201 (₨113,097) | ₨22,135 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,018 (₨95,887) | ₨13,235 | + 625% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £111 (₨10,427) | ₨3,267 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (₨2,209) | ₨734 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £332 (₨31,262) | ₨29,901 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (₨7,637) | ₨10,367 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (₨597) | ₨378 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (₨1,107) | ₨362 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (₨6,529) | ₨2,385 | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (₨2,844) | ₨2,611 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (₨6,594) | ₨3,751 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (₨7,259) | ₨2,705 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 250% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,677 (₨1,853,448) | ₨934,217 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (₨120) | ₨75 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £90 (₨8,520) | ₨1,170 | + 628% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.11 (₨387) | ₨98 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (₨835) | ₨200 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £85 (₨8,009) | ₨917 | + 773% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.25 (₨306) | ₨245 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.65 (₨155) | ₨176 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.48 (₨328) | ₨234 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (₨167) | ₨147 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (₨138) | ₨69 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (₨1,147) | ₨233 | + 392% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (₨2,784) | ₨1,246 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (₨1,911) | ₨475 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £108 (₨10,148) | ₨1,736 | + 485% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (₨5,419) | ₨1,930 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₨820) | ₨678 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.06 (₨289) | ₨219 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (₨435) | ₨200 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £412 (₨38,795) | ₨33,946 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (₨13) | ₨2.10 | + 497% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (₨3,712) | ₨1,782 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (₨1,035) | ₨260 | + 299% | |
| TOTAL | + 203% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 203% more expensive than in India
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