Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 55% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (€4.16) | €18 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨352 (€3.78) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (€1.75) | €3.79 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (€0.64) | €1.05 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 (€0.98) | €2.96 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (€0.46) | €2.14 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨269 (€2.89) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (€2.11) | €2.11 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (€0.38) | €1.48 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (€1.82) | €1.14 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨900 (€10) | €7 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (€0.99) | €2.08 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (€0.47) | €1.06 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in India is 59% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨56,750 (€610) | €1,433 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨34,704 (€373) | €991 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,621 (€60) | €120 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,691 (€308) | €940 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,772 (€180) | €685 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,792 (€41) | €77 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨700 (€8) | €27 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,508 (€296) | €314 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,341 (€111) | €98 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨441 (€4.74) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨739 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in India is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,507 (€27) | €75 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,720 (€29) | €32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,206 (€45) | €84 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,037 (€33) | €90 | - 64% | |
| 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 | ₨2,137,460 (€22,968) | €27,290 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (€1.11) | €1.61 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,271 (€14) | €30 | - 54% | |
| 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) | ₨124 (€1.33) | €7 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 (€2.56) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,011 (€11) | €58 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨324 (€3.48) | €4.03 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨196 (€2.11) | €2.85 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (€2.86) | €2.98 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨159 (€1.70) | €1.80 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨83 (€0.89) | €2.27 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨295 (€3.17) | €17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,532 (€16) | €35 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨724 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,684 (€18) | €49 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,107 (€23) | €49 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨729 (€8) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (€2.19) | €2.93 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 (€2.24) | €4.49 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,902 (€461) | €522 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.86 (€0.04) | €0.18 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,794 (€19) | €51 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨313 (€3.36) | €5.31 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 50% cheaper than in Spain
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