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Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨395 (£4.34) | £11 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨257 (£2.82) | £5.74 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (£1.57) | £3.73 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (£0.57) | £0.86 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (£0.79) | £2.62 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (£0.41) | £1.89 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨195 (£2.14) | £4.44 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (£1.55) | £1.91 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (£0.27) | £0.87 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (£1.32) | £1.80 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨863 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (£0.90) | £1.86 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (£0.37) | £0.90 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,997 (£341) | £1,994 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,737 (£228) | £1,259 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,239 (£47) | £147 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,509 (£258) | £1,218 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,086 (£166) | £885 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,427 (£38) | £118 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨770 (£8) | £23 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,075 (£363) | £328 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,696 (£118) | £81 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨422 (£4.63) | £6 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨541 (£5.95) | £11 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,410 (£26) | £67 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,731 (£30) | £31 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,057 (£45) | £72 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,294 (£36) | £73 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in India is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨886,194 (£9,738) | £18,906 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (£0.87) | £1.27 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,293 (£14) | £97 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (£1.40) | £3.37 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨319 (£3.50) | £8 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,169 (£13) | £79 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨274 (£3.02) | £3.59 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨184 (£2.02) | £1.43 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨229 (£2.51) | £3.26 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨128 (£1.41) | £1.77 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (£0.79) | £1.51 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨300 (£3.30) | £12 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in India is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,266 (£14) | £31 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨504 (£5.54) | £21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,139 (£24) | £99 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,843 (£20) | £56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨861 (£9) | £9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨219 (£2.40) | £3.01 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨238 (£2.62) | £4.48 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,974 (£417) | £391 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨72 (£0.79) | £0.16 | + 379% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,306 (£25) | £43 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨256 (£2.81) | £11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
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Cost of living in India is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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