Cost of living in India compared to Spain
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in India is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (€4.63) | €17 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (€3.78) | €9 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (€1.87) | €3.81 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (€0.67) | €1.05 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (€0.97) | €3.01 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (€0.53) | €2.25 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (€2.70) | €7 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (€2.02) | €2.16 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.35) | €1.40 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (€1.72) | €1.12 | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (€10) | €7 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (€0.98) | €2.06 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (€0.44) | €1.08 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in India is 62% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (€517) | €1,415 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (€297) | €958 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (€52) | €118 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (€296) | €914 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (€166) | €670 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (€45) | €81 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (€7) | €27 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (€333) | €315 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (€117) | €92 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (€5.06) | €7 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (€27) | €73 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (€32) | €31 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (€46) | €82 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (€33) | €86 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in India is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (€21,248) | €28,022 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (€1.14) | €1.60 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (€12) | €31 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (€1.55) | €8 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (€2.68) | €7 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (€11) | €62 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (€4.30) | €3.86 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (€2.22) | €2.95 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (€3.27) | €3.02 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (€1.73) | €2.02 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (€0.95) | €1.93 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (€3.06) | €17 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in India is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (€16) | €34 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (€8) | €16 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (€18) | €53 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (€24) | €50 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (€2.13) | €2.69 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (€2.10) | €4.45 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (€527) | €514 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (€0.02) | €0.20 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (€18) | €49 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (€3.21) | €5.23 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 52% cheaper than in Spain
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