Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 58% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨435 (€4.30) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨366 (€3.62) | €11 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (€1.79) | €3.90 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (€0.61) | €1.05 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨103 (€1.02) | €3.12 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.44) | €2.11 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (€2.42) | €7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨186 (€1.84) | €2.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (€0.40) | €1.60 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨163 (€1.61) | €1.15 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨913 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (€0.90) | €2.07 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (€0.42) | €1.03 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in India is 66% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,217 (€457) | €1,479 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,563 (€273) | €1,018 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,251 (€52) | €111 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,447 (€291) | €1,001 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,503 (€183) | €703 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,866 (€48) | €81 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨706 (€7) | €25 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,371 (€261) | €329 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,993 (€119) | €97 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨501 (€4.96) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨592 (€5.86) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in India is 55% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,322 (€23) | €79 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (€25) | €37 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,978 (€39) | €90 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,853 (€28) | €97 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in India is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,528,690 (€15,125) | €27,343 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (€1.04) | €1.48 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,770 (€18) | €27 | - 35% | |
| 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) | ₨100 (€0.99) | €9 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨233 (€2.31) | €8 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,187 (€12) | €55 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨329 (€3.26) | €4.08 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨243 (€2.40) | €2.58 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨283 (€2.80) | €2.83 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (€1.87) | €2.03 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨89 (€0.88) | €2.09 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨307 (€3.04) | €17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 60% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,365 (€14) | €37 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨563 (€5.57) | €17 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,770 (€18) | €46 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,328 (€23) | €53 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨865 (€9) | €11 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨261 (€2.58) | €3.14 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨197 (€1.95) | €4.92 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,773 (€433) | €487 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (€0.08) | €0.37 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,580 (€16) | €55 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (€2.46) | €5.71 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 55% cheaper than in Spain
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