- Cost of Living
- India
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨382 (€4.83) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (€3.39) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (€1.82) | €4.76 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.64) | €1.24 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.89) | €3.82 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (€0.63) | €2.43 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (€2.52) | €5.10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (€1.69) | €2.15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (€0.31) | €1.14 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (€1.49) | €2.30 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (€11) | €13 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (€1.01) | €2.27 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (€0.43) | €1.47 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in India is 75% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,285 (€396) | €2,136 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,964 (€265) | €1,655 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,165 (€53) | €153 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,826 (€327) | €1,462 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,804 (€187) | €1,061 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,721 (€47) | €114 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨893 (€11) | €42 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,468 (€436) | €455 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,703 (€135) | €112 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 (€4.80) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨562 (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in India is 31% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,445 (€31) | €83 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,723 (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,711 (€47) | €91 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,941 (€37) | €91 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in India is 72% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨867,522 (€10,980) | €25,171 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (€0.94) | €1.37 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,330 (€17) | €115 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 58% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨124 (€1.57) | €5.10 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (€3.60) | €17 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,211 (€15) | €55 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨220 (€2.78) | €4.93 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (€2.27) | €3.41 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (€2.76) | €5.29 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (€1.80) | €2.14 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (€0.88) | €2.66 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨282 (€3.57) | €16 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,189 (€15) | €37 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 (€5.90) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,856 (€23) | €89 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,944 (€25) | €66 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨665 (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (€2.41) | €3.16 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨213 (€2.69) | €5.80 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,366 (€498) | €544 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨56 (€0.70) | €0.54 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,882 (€24) | €44 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 (€2.95) | €12 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 63% cheaper than in Ireland
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