Cost of living in India compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 63% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨368 (€4.11) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨286 (€3.19) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨140 (€1.57) | €4.63 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.58) | €1.04 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.79) | €3.42 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.40) | €2.52 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨224 (€2.50) | €4.75 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (€1.53) | €2.20 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.34) | €1.19 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (€1.48) | €2.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨787 (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (€0.95) | €2.27 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (€0.40) | €1.42 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in India is 80% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,679 (€387) | €2,239 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,536 (€229) | €1,679 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,777 (€53) | €161 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,787 (€221) | €1,521 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,786 (€143) | €1,269 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,268 (€36) | €92 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨691 (€8) | €34 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,249 (€327) | €361 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,244 (€114) | €104 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨399 (€4.45) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨353 (€3.94) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in India is 38% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,318 (€26) | €64 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,609 (€29) | €34 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,741 (€42) | €87 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,746 (€31) | €91 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in India is 78% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,827 (€10,259) | €26,313 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.87) | €1.30 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,215 (€14) | €129 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (€1.17) | €5.15 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨215 (€2.40) | €14 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨860 (€10) | €58 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨297 (€3.31) | €4.83 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (€1.86) | €3.04 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (€2.92) | €4.50 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (€1.69) | €2.12 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (€0.75) | €2.30 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (€2.68) | €18 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 66% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,231 (€14) | €40 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (€5.26) | €22 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,751 (€20) | €103 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (€19) | €68 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨611 (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (€2.12) | €3.64 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨195 (€2.17) | €6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,285 (€383) | €411 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.13 (€0.05) | €0.39 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,702 (€19) | €45 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨268 (€2.99) | €14 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 73% cheaper than in Ireland
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