- 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 | ₨417 (€5.12) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.27) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.74) | €4.47 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.63) | €1.24 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.88) | €3.91 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (€0.49) | €2.54 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (€2.47) | €5.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (€1.71) | €2.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €1.13 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (€1.49) | €2.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€1.00) | €2.33 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (€0.40) | €1.51 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in India is 76% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,942 (€380) | €2,145 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,285 (€261) | €1,692 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,411 (€54) | €153 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,314 (€311) | €1,496 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,654 (€192) | €1,090 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (€48) | €112 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (€10) | €42 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,586 (€412) | €398 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,568 (€130) | €103 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (€4.69) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨545 (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (€29) | €82 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,708 (€33) | €35 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,721 (€46) | €89 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (€36) | €98 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in India is 72% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨876,886 (€10,768) | €24,134 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.95) | €1.40 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,324 (€16) | €111 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (€1.67) | €4.98 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (€3.48) | €16 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (€19) | €56 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨255 (€3.13) | €4.73 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (€2.17) | €3.06 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (€2.80) | €4.82 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (€1.63) | €1.88 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (€0.86) | €2.40 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (€3.41) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 29% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (€15) | €39 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (€5.79) | €21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (€24) | €85 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,802 (€22) | €67 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (€2.40) | €3.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (€2.53) | €5.91 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (€472) | €517 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (€0.71) | €0.48 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,868 (€23) | €46 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (€3.05) | €12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01228
EUR
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,493 prices entered by 5,320 different people.
Cost of living in India is 62% cheaper than in Ireland
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 45% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Ireland
- Cost of living in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Angola is 10% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Ireland
- Cost of living in Andorra is 30% cheaper than in Ireland