Cost of living in India compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (руб 385) | руб 406 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (руб 300) | руб 283 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (руб 145) | руб 144 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (руб 54) | руб 65 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (руб 75) | руб 88 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (руб 37) | руб 130 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (руб 232) | руб 333 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (руб 142) | руб 107 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (руб 32) | руб 34 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (руб 135) | руб 66 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (руб 788) | руб 593 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (руб 88) | руб 110 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (руб 37) | руб 29 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in India is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,314 (руб 34,029) | руб 68,217 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,892 (руб 20,319) | руб 38,434 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,541 (руб 4,639) | руб 5,700 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,031 (руб 19,440) | руб 32,389 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,492 (руб 12,760) | руб 23,273 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (руб 3,406) | руб 3,730 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (руб 691) | руб 439 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (руб 30,190) | руб 24,196 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (руб 10,669) | руб 6,604 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (руб 420) | руб 413 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (руб 216) | руб 811 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in India is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (руб 2,364) | руб 4,784 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (руб 2,635) | руб 2,535 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (руб 3,678) | руб 5,645 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (руб 2,777) | руб 6,989 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in India is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (руб 938,459) | руб 1,246,400 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (руб 82) | руб 47 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (руб 1,181) | руб 1,609 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (руб 103) | руб 451 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (руб 217) | руб 549 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (руб 638) | руб 1,290 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (руб 323) | руб 307 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (руб 165) | руб 183 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (руб 260) | руб 213 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (руб 143) | руб 81 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (руб 70) | руб 100 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (руб 244) | руб 559 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (руб 1,220) | руб 1,443 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (руб 482) | руб 580 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,633 (руб 1,668) | руб 5,605 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (руб 1,664) | руб 3,345 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (руб 580) | руб 385 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (руб 197) | руб 166 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨189 (руб 194) | руб 220 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (руб 36,979) | руб 35,616 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (руб 5.39) | руб 7 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,589 (руб 1,623) | руб 3,599 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (руб 277) | руб 160 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,622 prices entered by 2,856 different people.
Cost of living in India is 19% cheaper than in Russia
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