- 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 | ₨420 (€5.14) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.26) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.74) | €3.48 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.63) | €0.88 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.87) | €2.49 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (€0.48) | €1.73 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (€2.46) | €5.59 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (€1.69) | €1.79 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (€0.30) | €1.05 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (€1.49) | €0.84 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (€10) | €6 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (€1.00) | €1.60 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (€0.40) | €0.94 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in India is 62% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,896 (€378) | €1,292 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,018 (€257) | €896 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,536 (€56) | €129 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,627 (€302) | €853 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,559 (€191) | €638 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,830 (€47) | €92 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨825 (€10) | €30 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,772 (€414) | €363 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,650 (€130) | €79 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (€4.65) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨551 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in India is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (€29) | €74 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,670 (€33) | €29 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,751 (€46) | €80 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,912 (€36) | €94 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in India is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,278 (€10,755) | €19,404 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.96) | €1.26 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,347 (€16) | €48 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (€1.67) | €5.86 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (€3.49) | €4.78 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,553 (€19) | €55 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨257 (€3.15) | €4.43 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (€2.18) | €2.60 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (€2.76) | €2.79 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (€1.65) | €1.29 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (€0.88) | €1.66 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨277 (€3.39) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 6% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,190 (€15) | €31 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (€5.78) | €17 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,972 (€24) | €69 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,765 (€22) | €46 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨618 (€8) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (€2.39) | €2.12 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 (€2.54) | €4.14 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,823 (€475) | €463 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (€0.71) | €0.20 | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,881 (€23) | €44 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (€3.08) | €5.09 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 42% cheaper than in Spain
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