- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨420 (£4.66) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (£2.96) | £5.63 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (£1.58) | £3.63 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (£0.57) | £0.86 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (£0.79) | £2.67 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (£0.43) | £1.88 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (£2.23) | £4.64 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (£1.54) | £1.98 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (£0.27) | £0.83 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (£1.35) | £1.76 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (£9) | £9 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (£0.91) | £1.82 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (£0.36) | £0.91 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in India is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,880 (£342) | £1,862 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,220 (£235) | £1,205 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,520 (£50) | £156 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,691 (£274) | £1,178 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,583 (£173) | £802 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,830 (£42) | £144 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨824 (£9) | £22 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,684 (£373) | £335 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,650 (£118) | £85 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (£4.21) | £6 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨551 (£6) | £11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in India is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,411 (£27) | £65 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,667 (£30) | £33 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,749 (£42) | £71 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,910 (£32) | £74 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in India is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨878,319 (£9,736) | £18,407 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (£0.87) | £1.25 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,347 (£15) | £95 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨137 (£1.52) | £3.36 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (£3.16) | £8 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,553 (£17) | £76 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨257 (£2.85) | £3.57 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (£1.97) | £1.52 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (£2.50) | £3.22 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (£1.50) | £1.82 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (£0.80) | £1.57 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨277 (£3.07) | £13 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,190 (£13) | £31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (£5.23) | £21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,972 (£22) | £110 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,765 (£20) | £55 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨618 (£7) | £9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (£2.16) | £2.98 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 (£2.30) | £4.42 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,823 (£430) | £400 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (£0.65) | £0.15 | + 320% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,881 (£21) | £43 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (£2.79) | £10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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