Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨390 (€5.03) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨280 (€3.61) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (€1.81) | €3.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (€0.68) | €0.82 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (€0.93) | €2.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (€0.47) | €1.69 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨215 (€2.76) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (€1.81) | €1.70 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (€0.36) | €1.05 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (€1.63) | €0.84 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨826 (€11) | €6 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (€1.08) | €1.59 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.45) | €0.83 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in India is 61% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,319 (€404) | €1,295 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,070 (€259) | €823 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,179 (€54) | €114 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,911 (€308) | €773 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,849 (€178) | €559 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,140 (€40) | €81 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨741 (€10) | €30 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,622 (€395) | €375 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,743 (€138) | €92 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (€4.83) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨325 (€4.19) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in India is 26% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,357 (€30) | €80 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,587 (€33) | €31 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,785 (€49) | €80 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,802 (€36) | €91 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in India is 50% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨933,670 (€12,030) | €22,306 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.98) | €1.33 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,212 (€16) | €46 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨108 (€1.39) | €7 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (€2.69) | €8 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨987 (€13) | €62 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨248 (€3.20) | €4.09 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (€2.21) | €2.59 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (€3.02) | €2.77 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (€1.94) | €1.49 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (€0.87) | €1.67 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (€3.13) | €14 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,193 (€15) | €31 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨468 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,731 (€22) | €51 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,919 (€25) | €45 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (€2.84) | €2.40 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨226 (€2.91) | €4.08 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,881 (€437) | €431 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.76 (€0.05) | €0.19 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,977 (€25) | €47 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 (€3.15) | €4.93 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,091 prices entered by 3,863 different people.
Cost of living in India is 49% cheaper than in Spain
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