- Cost of Living
- India
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨386 (€4.84) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (€3.35) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (€1.80) | €3.50 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.64) | €0.88 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.89) | €2.60 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (€0.53) | €1.71 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨197 (€2.46) | €5.58 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (€1.71) | €1.76 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (€0.31) | €1.11 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (€1.50) | €0.81 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨820 (€10) | €6 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (€1.01) | €1.52 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (€0.39) | €0.93 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in India is 61% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,894 (€387) | €1,270 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,914 (€262) | €886 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,349 (€54) | €135 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,331 (€317) | €825 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,623 (€183) | €617 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,725 (€47) | €95 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨866 (€11) | €30 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,099 (€427) | €387 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,396 (€130) | €81 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨387 (€4.85) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨498 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in India is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,424 (€30) | €74 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,753 (€34) | €29 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,721 (€47) | €80 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,937 (€37) | €94 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in India is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,898 (€10,784) | €19,301 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.95) | €1.23 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,287 (€16) | €49 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (€1.46) | €7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨288 (€3.60) | €4.97 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,375 (€17) | €55 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨237 (€2.97) | €4.57 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨181 (€2.27) | €2.72 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (€2.77) | €2.88 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (€1.70) | €1.29 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (€0.85) | €1.73 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (€3.43) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 21% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (€15) | €31 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨465 (€5.83) | €17 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,803 (€23) | €72 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,815 (€23) | €48 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨629 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (€2.37) | €2.14 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (€2.54) | €4.18 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,557 (€483) | €457 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (€0.37) | €0.21 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,877 (€24) | €45 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨246 (€3.08) | €5.07 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 47% cheaper than in Spain
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