Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨375 (£3.48) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨343 (£3.19) | £8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (£1.62) | £3.91 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (£0.56) | £1.13 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨98 (£0.91) | £3.70 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (£0.44) | £2.64 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨266 (£2.47) | £4.95 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨194 (£1.80) | £2.13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (£0.34) | £0.92 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨160 (£1.49) | £2.09 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨955 (£9) | £9 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (£0.91) | £2.24 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (£0.38) | £1.08 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in India is 83% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨42,544 (£395) | £2,659 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,841 (£249) | £2,110 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,464 (£51) | £205 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,559 (£247) | £1,731 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,794 (£147) | £1,332 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,914 (£46) | £160 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨679 (£6) | £28 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,848 (£249) | £314 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,529 (£107) | £83 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨431 (£4.00) | £9 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨389 (£3.61) | £15 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in India is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,496 (£23) | £74 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,662 (£25) | £35 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,055 (£38) | £84 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,866 (£27) | £91 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in India is 76% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,974,040 (£18,328) | £28,980 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (£0.95) | £1.44 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,205 (£11) | £110 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (£0.95) | £4.45 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨266 (£2.47) | £8 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,122 (£10) | £61 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (£3.38) | £4.19 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨236 (£2.19) | £1.93 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (£2.57) | £4.50 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨183 (£1.70) | £2.22 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨85 (£0.79) | £1.89 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨311 (£2.89) | £15 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,587 (£15) | £38 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨660 (£6) | £23 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,730 (£16) | £122 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,207 (£20) | £69 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨578 (£5.36) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (£1.90) | £3.63 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨197 (£1.83) | £5.77 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,790 (£434) | £543 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨10 (£0.09) | £0.14 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,682 (£16) | £40 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨297 (£2.76) | £15 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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