Cost of living in India compared to Spain
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in India is 53% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 (€4.37) | €17 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (€4.02) | €9 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (€1.97) | €3.86 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (€0.66) | €1.04 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€0.97) | €3.05 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (€0.53) | €2.26 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (€2.98) | €7 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (€1.87) | €1.96 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.36) | €1.31 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨173 (€1.97) | €1.06 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨796 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (€1.11) | €2.02 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (€0.45) | €1.01 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in India is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨54,213 (€617) | €1,281 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨33,306 (€379) | €876 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,784 (€54) | €122 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨33,154 (€377) | €820 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,976 (€216) | €603 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,231 (€60) | €82 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨646 (€7) | €27 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨31,090 (€354) | €346 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 (€136) | €101 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (€6) | €8 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨578 (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,290 (€26) | €75 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,801 (€32) | €31 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,377 (€50) | €82 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,238 (€37) | €90 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in India is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,723,340 (€19,605) | €26,246 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (€1.19) | €1.64 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨910 (€10) | €30 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 (€1.77) | €8 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (€3.29) | €7 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨924 (€11) | €62 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 (€4.33) | €3.97 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (€2.32) | €2.66 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (€3.27) | €3.34 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (€2.03) | €2.05 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 (€1.07) | €1.98 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨323 (€3.67) | €17 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in India is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 (€16) | €33 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨624 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 (€16) | €61 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,861 (€21) | €49 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨216 (€2.46) | €2.67 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (€2.04) | €4.64 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 (€604) | €525 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (€0.01) | €0.17 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,478 (€17) | €48 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (€3.26) | €5.21 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 48% cheaper than in Spain
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