Cost of living in India compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| India | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨376 (руб 433) | руб 537 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨344 (руб 396) | руб 392 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (руб 187) | руб 210 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (руб 69) | руб 85 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨95 (руб 110) | руб 138 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (руб 51) | руб 237 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨264 (руб 305) | руб 445 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨187 (руб 216) | руб 131 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (руб 40) | руб 45 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨161 (руб 186) | руб 87 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨903 (руб 1,041) | руб 706 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨100 (руб 115) | руб 165 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (руб 46) | руб 41 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in India is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| India | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨44,390 (руб 51,172) | руб 104,906 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,260 (руб 33,731) | руб 60,333 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,291 (руб 6,099) | руб 8,851 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,330 (руб 30,353) | руб 62,409 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,150 (руб 17,464) | руб 31,960 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,266 (руб 4,918) | руб 6,219 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨696 (руб 802) | руб 852 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,834 (руб 29,781) | руб 22,664 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,693 (руб 12,326) | руб 8,167 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨438 (руб 505) | руб 629 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨434 (руб 501) | руб 811 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in India is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| India | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,417 (руб 2,786) | руб 6,099 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,648 (руб 3,053) | руб 3,674 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,094 (руб 4,719) | руб 8,189 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,929 (руб 3,376) | руб 7,978 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in India is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| India | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,100,670 (руб 2,421,632) | руб 2,768,470 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (руб 119) | руб 54 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,198 (руб 1,381) | руб 1,897 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| India | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (руб 128) | руб 329 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨266 (руб 307) | руб 589 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,030 (руб 1,187) | руб 1,902 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (руб 419) | руб 340 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 (руб 217) | руб 240 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨269 (руб 311) | руб 254 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (руб 197) | руб 139 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨82 (руб 94) | руб 149 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (руб 324) | руб 607 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| India | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,535 (руб 1,770) | руб 1,853 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (руб 793) | руб 763 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,709 (руб 1,970) | руб 7,184 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,099 (руб 2,420) | руб 4,106 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨648 (руб 747) | руб 547 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨206 (руб 237) | руб 215 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (руб 236) | руб 264 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,684 (руб 50,359) | руб 52,838 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.07 (руб 5.85) | руб 5.54 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,748 (руб 2,015) | руб 3,300 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨298 (руб 343) | руб 196 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 20% cheaper than in Russia
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