Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in India is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨369 (£3.60) | £10 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨292 (£2.85) | £5.86 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (£1.38) | £3.31 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (£0.51) | £0.83 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨73 (£0.71) | £2.48 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (£0.35) | £1.94 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (£2.22) | £4.32 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (£1.37) | £1.94 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (£0.30) | £0.79 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (£1.29) | £1.68 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (£8) | £8 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (£0.84) | £1.96 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (£0.35) | £0.90 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in India is 79% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,231 (£324) | £1,807 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,879 (£194) | £1,101 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,541 (£44) | £145 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,026 (£186) | £1,121 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,499 (£122) | £1,034 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (£33) | £100 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (£7) | £22 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (£288) | £318 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (£102) | £76 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (£4.01) | £6 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (£2.06) | £12 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in India is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (£23) | £69 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (£25) | £33 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (£35) | £77 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (£27) | £75 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in India is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (£8,965) | £20,042 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (£0.78) | £1.14 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (£11) | £88 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in India is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (£0.98) | £3.27 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (£2.07) | £9 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (£6) | £82 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (£3.09) | £3.51 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (£1.57) | £1.58 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (£2.48) | £3.20 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (£1.37) | £1.88 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (£0.67) | £1.43 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (£2.34) | £13 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in India is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (£12) | £30 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (£4.60) | £19 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,633 (£16) | £135 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (£16) | £57 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (£5.54) | £9 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (£1.88) | £3.29 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨189 (£1.85) | £4.60 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (£353) | £428 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (£0.05) | £0.30 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,589 (£16) | £34 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (£2.65) | £12 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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