Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (€4.15) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (€3.25) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.56) | €3.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.58) | €0.80 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (€0.83) | €2.29 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (€0.41) | €1.58 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨231 (€2.55) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (€1.62) | €1.65 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.35) | €1.12 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (€1.52) | €0.87 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨733 (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (€0.94) | €1.61 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.39) | €0.85 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in India is 67% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,762 (€372) | €1,189 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,076 (€221) | €750 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (€49) | €104 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,268 (€201) | €720 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,671 (€129) | €523 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,190 (€35) | €75 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (€8) | €28 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,742 (€328) | €346 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,549 (€116) | €93 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨406 (€4.48) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨212 (€2.34) | €10 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in India is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,365 (€26) | €76 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,490 (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,647 (€40) | €77 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,705 (€30) | €87 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in India is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨945,162 (€10,415) | €22,922 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (€0.91) | €1.22 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,126 (€12) | €43 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 53% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (€1.12) | €5.77 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨205 (€2.26) | €6 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨635 (€7) | €58 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (€3.52) | €4.20 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (€1.86) | €2.37 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (€2.88) | €2.85 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (€1.50) | €1.39 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (€0.78) | €1.94 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (€2.50) | €14 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,211 (€13) | €28 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (€5.27) | €16 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,629 (€18) | €44 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,521 (€17) | €40 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (€5.61) | €9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨181 (€1.99) | €2.58 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (€2.07) | €3.86 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,098 (€420) | €479 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.97 (€0.05) | €0.22 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,484 (€16) | €48 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨269 (€2.97) | €4.95 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 57% cheaper than in Spain
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