- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (£3.99) | £10 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (£2.86) | £5.58 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨145 (£1.56) | £3.67 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (£0.54) | £0.86 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (£0.75) | £2.67 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (£0.54) | £2.04 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨196 (£2.12) | £4.47 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (£1.45) | £1.94 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (£0.27) | £0.86 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (£1.26) | £1.79 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨800 (£9) | £8 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (£0.86) | £1.79 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (£0.34) | £0.91 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,377 (£338) | £1,804 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,870 (£225) | £1,187 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,417 (£48) | £156 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,719 (£277) | £1,061 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,684 (£158) | £765 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,752 (£40) | £146 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨897 (£10) | £21 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,591 (£373) | £333 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,923 (£118) | £83 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨371 (£4.00) | £6 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨572 (£6) | £11 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in India is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,429 (£26) | £65 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,699 (£29) | £32 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,702 (£40) | £70 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (£32) | £73 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in India is 71% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨862,217 (£9,295) | £18,212 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (£0.79) | £1.19 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,326 (£14) | £99 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (£1.38) | £3.33 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨277 (£2.99) | £8 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,208 (£13) | £69 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨224 (£2.41) | £3.17 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (£1.95) | £1.64 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (£2.38) | £3.38 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨143 (£1.55) | £1.75 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (£0.76) | £1.56 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨291 (£3.14) | £14 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,163 (£13) | £31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨461 (£4.97) | £20 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,842 (£20) | £123 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,955 (£21) | £55 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨677 (£7) | £9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (£2.02) | £2.97 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (£2.29) | £4.36 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,085 (£421) | £412 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨59 (£0.63) | £0.17 | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,872 (£20) | £44 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨235 (£2.53) | £10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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