Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Kingdom | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (₨1,670) | ₨408 | + 309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (₨838) | ₨360 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.90 (₨437) | ₨177 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.07 (₨120) | ₨62 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.71 (₨416) | ₨101 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.45 (₨274) | ₨45 | + 507% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.90 (₨550) | ₨252 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (₨223) | ₨198 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (₨97) | ₨40 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.01 (₨225) | ₨171 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (₨1,111) | ₨908 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.19 (₨245) | ₨93 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (₨115) | ₨44 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 402% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 402% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Kingdom | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,715 (₨304,544) | ₨48,012 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,978 (₨221,835) | ₨29,632 | + 649% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £175 (₨19,637) | ₨5,486 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,593 (₨178,720) | ₨30,304 | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,185 (₨132,858) | ₨17,855 | + 644% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (₨15,299) | ₨4,698 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (₨2,922) | ₨749 | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £269 (₨30,154) | ₨27,357 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £98 (₨10,949) | ₨12,897 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (₨787) | ₨532 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (₨1,658) | ₨744 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Kingdom | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (₨7,733) | ₨2,499 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (₨3,899) | ₨2,581 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (₨9,106) | ₨4,064 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (₨9,531) | ₨2,995 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 293% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 293% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Kingdom | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,289 (₨3,172,949) | ₨1,758,920 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (₨160) | ₨104 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £107 (₨12,015) | ₨1,466 | + 720% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Kingdom | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.50 (₨392) | ₨94 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₨907) | ₨250 | + 263% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (₨7,160) | ₨1,186 | + 504% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.86 (₨433) | ₨379 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.29 (₨257) | ₨229 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.96 (₨557) | ₨271 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.28 (₨256) | ₨195 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 (₨219) | ₨96 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (₨1,783) | ₨307 | + 481% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
| United Kingdom | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (₨4,380) | ₨1,330 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (₨2,511) | ₨647 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (₨12,301) | ₨1,539 | + 699% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (₨7,346) | ₨2,144 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (₨1,350) | ₨709 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.85 (₨431) | ₨234 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (₨678) | ₨197 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (₨47,857) | ₨42,549 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (₨12) | ₨5.62 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (₨4,557) | ₨1,807 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (₨1,720) | ₨273 | + 529% | |
| TOTAL | + 252% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 252% more expensive than in India
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