- Cost of Living
- India
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨420 (€4.95) | €12 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.14) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (€1.70) | €3.51 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.61) | €0.89 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.85) | €2.47 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (€0.48) | €1.71 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨203 (€2.39) | €5.61 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (€1.62) | €1.78 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.29) | €1.07 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (€1.42) | €0.82 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (€10) | €6 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€0.96) | €1.53 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (€0.38) | €0.93 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in India is 63% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,101 (€367) | €1,278 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,459 (€253) | €891 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,339 (€51) | €132 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,382 (€300) | €837 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,786 (€186) | €624 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,673 (€43) | €93 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨840 (€10) | €30 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,523 (€396) | €365 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,430 (€123) | €81 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (€4.47) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨536 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in India is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,381 (€28) | €74 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,705 (€32) | €28 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,669 (€43) | €80 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,893 (€34) | €95 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in India is 53% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,030 (€10,364) | €19,626 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (€0.91) | €1.25 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,310 (€15) | €49 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (€1.56) | €6 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨290 (€3.43) | €4.65 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,525 (€18) | €57 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨251 (€2.97) | €4.44 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (€2.07) | €2.51 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (€2.64) | €2.84 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (€1.59) | €1.27 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.81) | €1.57 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨322 (€3.80) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 0% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,212 (€14) | €31 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (€5.57) | €17 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,954 (€23) | €69 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,815 (€21) | €47 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨633 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (€2.24) | €2.10 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (€2.42) | €4.14 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,905 (€459) | €468 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨55 (€0.65) | €0.19 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,883 (€22) | €44 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (€2.92) | €5.10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 45% cheaper than in Spain
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