Cost of living in India compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨388 (руб 352) | руб 378 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨281 (руб 255) | руб 255 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (руб 128) | руб 140 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (руб 48) | руб 66 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (руб 65) | руб 87 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (руб 33) | руб 150 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨214 (руб 194) | руб 320 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (руб 128) | руб 95 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (руб 26) | руб 33 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (руб 116) | руб 61 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨825 (руб 750) | руб 530 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (руб 77) | руб 94 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (руб 32) | руб 32 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in India is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,177 (руб 28,322) | руб 75,673 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,116 (руб 18,274) | руб 43,484 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,308 (руб 3,913) | руб 6,636 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,440 (руб 21,294) | руб 39,851 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,618 (руб 12,371) | руб 25,004 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,250 (руб 2,952) | руб 4,110 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨743 (руб 675) | руб 417 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,078 (руб 27,324) | руб 24,777 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,522 (руб 9,558) | руб 5,517 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 (руб 344) | руб 430 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨325 (руб 296) | руб 724 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,357 (руб 2,141) | руб 5,782 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,543 (руб 2,310) | руб 2,833 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,755 (руб 3,411) | руб 5,928 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,819 (руб 2,561) | руб 6,846 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in India is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨930,451 (руб 845,246) | руб 1,412,860 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (руб 69) | руб 45 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,216 (руб 1,104) | руб 1,919 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨106 (руб 96) | руб 502 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 (руб 191) | руб 585 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨975 (руб 885) | руб 1,351 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨248 (руб 225) | руб 238 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨173 (руб 157) | руб 155 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨242 (руб 220) | руб 198 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (руб 138) | руб 69 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (руб 63) | руб 96 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (руб 221) | руб 603 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,179 (руб 1,071) | руб 1,797 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨467 (руб 425) | руб 617 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,718 (руб 1,561) | руб 6,547 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,945 (руб 1,767) | руб 3,282 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (руб 623) | руб 431 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (руб 200) | руб 215 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨228 (руб 207) | руб 241 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,436 (руб 31,283) | руб 30,129 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.67 (руб 3.34) | руб 2.68 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,918 (руб 1,742) | руб 3,340 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨243 (руб 221) | руб 150 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,693 prices entered by 2,744 different people.
Cost of living in India is 30% cheaper than in Russia
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