- 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 | ₨394 (€4.86) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (€3.22) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (€1.76) | €4.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.63) | €1.24 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.88) | €3.71 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (€0.47) | €2.47 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (€2.47) | €5.23 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (€1.71) | €2.22 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €1.14 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (€1.50) | €2.37 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨834 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€1.01) | €2.36 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (€0.40) | €1.52 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in India is 76% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,620 (€377) | €2,119 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,629 (€254) | €1,697 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,565 (€56) | €153 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,219 (€298) | €1,466 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,731 (€181) | €1,092 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,655 (€45) | €110 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨806 (€10) | €42 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,843 (€417) | €397 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,526 (€130) | €110 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨394 (€4.86) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨582 (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,434 (€30) | €83 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,723 (€34) | €36 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,796 (€47) | €88 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,944 (€36) | €103 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in India is 71% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,740 (€10,825) | €24,566 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.97) | €1.41 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,379 (€17) | €107 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (€1.58) | €5.62 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (€3.39) | €18 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,366 (€17) | €55 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨254 (€3.12) | €4.82 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (€2.19) | €3.02 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (€2.81) | €4.75 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (€1.63) | €1.87 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (€0.88) | €2.30 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (€3.38) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 21% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (€15) | €38 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (€5.83) | €22 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,921 (€24) | €98 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,985 (€24) | €68 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨593 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (€2.79) | €3.23 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (€2.54) | €5.89 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,148 (€470) | €474 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨63 (€0.78) | €0.43 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,870 (€23) | €43 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (€3.17) | €12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in Ireland
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