- 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 | ₨383 (£4.23) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (£2.97) | £5.59 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (£1.59) | £3.65 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (£0.56) | £0.86 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (£0.78) | £2.65 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (£0.50) | £1.94 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨197 (£2.18) | £4.54 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (£1.49) | £1.97 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (£0.27) | £0.84 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (£1.30) | £1.79 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨797 (£9) | £8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (£0.89) | £1.80 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (£0.35) | £0.90 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,241 (£346) | £1,791 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,983 (£232) | £1,176 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,345 (£48) | £158 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,244 (£268) | £1,075 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,694 (£163) | £740 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,895 (£43) | £148 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨888 (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,213 (£379) | £333 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,501 (£116) | £82 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨381 (£4.22) | £7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨520 (£5.75) | £11 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,439 (£27) | £65 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,773 (£31) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,672 (£41) | £69 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,919 (£32) | £74 | - 56% | |
| 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 | ₨866,236 (£9,589) | £18,400 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (£0.83) | £1.21 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,296 (£14) | £100 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (£1.26) | £3.26 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (£3.16) | £8 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,274 (£14) | £69 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨233 (£2.58) | £3.32 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨175 (£1.94) | £1.59 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨214 (£2.37) | £3.25 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (£1.50) | £1.76 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (£0.77) | £1.51 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨274 (£3.03) | £13 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,124 (£12) | £31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨463 (£5.13) | £21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,813 (£20) | £121 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,808 (£20) | £55 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨661 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨183 (£2.03) | £2.97 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨199 (£2.21) | £4.38 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,023 (£432) | £407 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨34 (£0.38) | £0.14 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,843 (£20) | £44 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (£2.64) | £10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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