- Cost of Living
- India
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨395 (руб 368) | руб 360 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨262 (руб 244) | руб 278 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (руб 133) | руб 133 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (руб 48) | руб 65 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (руб 66) | руб 81 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (руб 35) | руб 138 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (руб 187) | руб 310 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (руб 129) | руб 93 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (руб 23) | руб 35 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (руб 114) | руб 60 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨832 (руб 775) | руб 532 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (руб 76) | руб 96 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (руб 30) | руб 32 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in India is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,572 (руб 28,453) | руб 75,340 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,612 (руб 19,183) | руб 39,678 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,569 (руб 4,252) | руб 6,137 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,265 (руб 22,583) | руб 38,444 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,735 (руб 13,713) | руб 24,360 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,625 (руб 3,374) | руб 3,704 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨803 (руб 747) | руб 479 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,889 (руб 31,540) | руб 26,419 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (руб 9,774) | руб 5,951 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (руб 367) | руб 391 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨582 (руб 542) | руб 509 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,439 (руб 2,270) | руб 5,499 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,720 (руб 2,532) | руб 3,037 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,792 (руб 3,529) | руб 5,637 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,948 (руб 2,744) | руб 7,478 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in India is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨879,468 (руб 818,508) | руб 1,208,140 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (руб 73) | руб 43 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,374 (руб 1,278) | руб 1,702 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (руб 119) | руб 324 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (руб 256) | руб 508 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,366 (руб 1,271) | руб 1,237 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (руб 235) | руб 230 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (руб 165) | руб 166 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨227 (руб 211) | руб 211 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (руб 122) | руб 71 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (руб 67) | руб 104 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨276 (руб 257) | руб 515 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,200 (руб 1,117) | руб 1,688 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (руб 440) | руб 682 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,906 (руб 1,774) | руб 5,430 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,982 (руб 1,845) | руб 3,292 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨593 (руб 552) | руб 379 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (руб 211) | руб 177 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (руб 192) | руб 234 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,060 (руб 35,422) | руб 31,513 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨64 (руб 59) | руб 4.86 | + 1119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,874 (руб 1,744) | руб 3,232 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (руб 239) | руб 140 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 9% cheaper than in Russia
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