Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨326 (£3.38) | £13 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨312 (£3.24) | £5.94 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 (£1.66) | £3.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (£0.56) | £0.91 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (£0.88) | £2.74 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (£0.45) | £2.17 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (£2.28) | £3.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨176 (£1.83) | £2.09 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (£0.32) | £0.87 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (£1.53) | £1.97 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨734 (£8) | £8 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (£0.89) | £1.98 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (£0.40) | £1.12 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in India is 76% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,537 (£535) | £2,164 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,724 (£309) | £1,621 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,896 (£51) | £166 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,635 (£256) | £1,448 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,492 (£151) | £1,033 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,930 (£41) | £146 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨699 (£7) | £26 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,511 (£306) | £300 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,537 (£130) | £99 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨421 (£4.38) | £7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨488 (£5.07) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in India is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,591 (£27) | £67 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,410 (£25) | £33 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,930 (£41) | £77 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,035 (£32) | £80 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in India is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,060,000 (£11,009) | £22,862 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (£1.11) | £1.63 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,118 (£12) | £98 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (£1.45) | £3.55 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨293 (£3.04) | £9 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨894 (£9) | £81 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨331 (£3.44) | £2.59 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (£2.05) | £1.77 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨245 (£2.54) | £3.51 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨158 (£1.64) | £1.95 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (£0.80) | £1.54 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨264 (£2.74) | £14 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,421 (£15) | £34 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨671 (£7) | £22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,499 (£16) | £117 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,692 (£18) | £60 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨750 (£8) | £9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (£2.00) | £3.17 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨174 (£1.81) | £5.09 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,661 (£443) | £567 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.96 (£0.01) | £0.14 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,699 (£18) | £38 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨241 (£2.50) | £12 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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