Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 (£3.78) | £13 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (£3.48) | £7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (£1.71) | £3.43 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (£0.57) | £1.11 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (£0.84) | £3.52 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (£0.46) | £1.91 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (£2.58) | £4.23 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (£1.62) | £2.00 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (£0.31) | £0.93 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨173 (£1.71) | £1.71 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨796 (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (£0.96) | £2.24 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (£0.39) | £1.10 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in India is 71% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨54,213 (£534) | £2,047 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨33,306 (£328) | £1,348 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,784 (£47) | £218 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨33,154 (£327) | £1,150 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,976 (£187) | £823 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,231 (£52) | £133 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨646 (£6) | £26 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,090 (£306) | £306 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 (£117) | £93 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (£5.62) | £6 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨578 (£5.70) | £15 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,290 (£23) | £63 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,801 (£28) | £32 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,377 (£43) | £68 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,238 (£32) | £70 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in India is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,723,340 (£16,987) | £25,707 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (£1.03) | £1.52 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨910 (£9) | £91 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 (£1.53) | £4.12 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (£2.85) | £11 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨932 (£9) | £112 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 (£3.75) | £3.78 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (£2.01) | £1.69 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (£2.83) | £3.49 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (£1.76) | £2.13 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 (£0.92) | £1.81 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨323 (£3.18) | £14 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 (£14) | £37 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨624 (£6) | £19 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 (£14) | £153 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,861 (£18) | £58 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 (£8) | £10 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨216 (£2.13) | £3.28 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (£1.77) | £4.89 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 (£524) | £417 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (£0.01) | £0.10 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,478 (£15) | £34 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (£2.82) | £13 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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