- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
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 | ₨385 (£4.32) | £11 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (£3.00) | £5.60 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (£1.62) | £3.69 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (£0.57) | £0.87 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (£0.80) | £2.70 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (£0.47) | £1.95 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨197 (£2.21) | £4.46 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (£1.53) | £1.97 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (£0.27) | £0.85 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (£1.34) | £1.81 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨821 (£9) | £9 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (£0.91) | £1.81 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (£0.35) | £0.91 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in India is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,767 (£345) | £1,832 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,912 (£235) | £1,193 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,349 (£49) | £155 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,353 (£285) | £1,112 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,651 (£164) | £749 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,725 (£42) | £152 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨866 (£10) | £21 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,122 (£383) | £332 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,383 (£117) | £82 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨386 (£4.34) | £6 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨490 (£5.50) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in India is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,425 (£27) | £64 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,762 (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,726 (£42) | £69 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,939 (£33) | £72 | - 54% | |
| 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 | ₨860,898 (£9,661) | £18,325 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (£0.85) | £1.22 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,269 (£14) | £96 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (£1.31) | £3.23 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨287 (£3.22) | £8 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,375 (£15) | £69 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨237 (£2.66) | £3.30 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨181 (£2.03) | £1.55 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (£2.48) | £3.20 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (£1.53) | £1.75 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (£0.77) | £1.50 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (£3.06) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (£13) | £30 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 (£5.23) | £21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,803 (£20) | £119 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,815 (£20) | £55 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨628 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (£2.12) | £2.94 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (£2.28) | £4.35 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,557 (£433) | £405 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (£0.33) | £0.15 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,880 (£21) | £43 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨246 (£2.77) | £10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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