Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨391 (£4.22) | £11 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨280 (£3.02) | £5.83 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨140 (£1.52) | £3.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (£0.56) | £0.83 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (£0.78) | £2.32 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (£0.40) | £1.96 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨213 (£2.30) | £4.08 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (£1.51) | £1.88 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (£0.30) | £0.94 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨126 (£1.36) | £1.74 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨825 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (£0.90) | £1.95 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (£0.38) | £0.99 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in India is 77% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,998 (£335) | £1,908 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,860 (£214) | £1,419 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,115 (£44) | £131 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,854 (£257) | £1,188 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,778 (£149) | £962 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,124 (£34) | £114 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨743 (£8) | £23 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,638 (£331) | £322 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,704 (£116) | £81 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (£4.05) | £6 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨279 (£3.01) | £11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in India is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,352 (£25) | £68 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,599 (£28) | £30 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,769 (£41) | £69 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,792 (£30) | £73 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in India is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨937,353 (£10,116) | £20,129 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (£0.82) | £1.27 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,223 (£13) | £83 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨108 (£1.17) | £3.63 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (£2.25) | £9 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,003 (£11) | £89 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨248 (£2.68) | £3.05 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (£1.85) | £1.48 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (£2.53) | £3.46 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (£1.63) | £1.71 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (£0.73) | £1.45 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨244 (£2.63) | £12 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (£13) | £29 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (£5.10) | £20 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,814 (£20) | £107 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,962 (£21) | £54 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (£7) | £9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨221 (£2.38) | £2.92 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨226 (£2.44) | £4.38 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,881 (£366) | £388 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.83 (£0.04) | £0.11 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,977 (£21) | £35 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 (£2.64) | £11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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