- Cost of Living
- India
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨418 (€4.92) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨265 (€3.13) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.67) | €4.50 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.61) | €1.27 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.84) | €3.91 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (€0.48) | €2.43 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (€2.35) | €5.15 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (€1.62) | €2.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (€0.29) | €1.11 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (€1.41) | €2.44 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (€10) | €13 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (€0.96) | €2.34 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (€0.38) | €1.50 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in India is 77% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,355 (€369) | €2,154 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,501 (€253) | €1,690 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,276 (€50) | €155 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,468 (€300) | €1,465 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,586 (€184) | €1,087 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,651 (€43) | €112 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨850 (€10) | €42 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,739 (€398) | €417 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,343 (€122) | €104 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (€4.41) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 (€6) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (€28) | €80 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 (€32) | €35 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,719 (€44) | €89 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 (€34) | €97 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in India is 74% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨870,838 (€10,262) | €24,766 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (€0.90) | €1.39 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,305 (€15) | €111 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 58% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (€1.55) | €5.03 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨286 (€3.37) | €16 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,271 (€15) | €55 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 (€2.91) | €4.73 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (€2.11) | €3.16 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (€2.63) | €4.88 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (€1.60) | €1.90 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.81) | €2.52 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (€3.35) | €15 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 35% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,226 (€14) | €39 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (€5.56) | €22 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,791 (€21) | €84 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,830 (€22) | €67 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (€2.24) | €3.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (€2.41) | €5.90 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,971 (€459) | €517 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨53 (€0.62) | €0.48 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,893 (€22) | €45 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (€2.93) | €12 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 65% cheaper than in Ireland
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