- Cost of Living
- India
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨421 (£4.38) | £11 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (£2.77) | £5.62 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (£1.49) | £3.66 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (£0.54) | £0.87 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (£0.75) | £2.67 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (£0.43) | £1.93 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (£2.10) | £4.48 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (£1.43) | £1.99 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (£0.26) | £0.85 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (£1.25) | £1.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (£9) | £9 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (£0.85) | £1.82 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (£0.34) | £0.92 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in India is 75% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,052 (£323) | £1,871 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,450 (£223) | £1,201 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,341 (£45) | £157 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,423 (£265) | £1,131 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,781 (£164) | £786 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,687 (£38) | £150 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨840 (£9) | £21 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,561 (£349) | £332 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,390 (£108) | £84 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 (£3.95) | £6 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨536 (£5.58) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,386 (£25) | £63 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,710 (£28) | £33 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,680 (£38) | £70 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,903 (£30) | £72 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in India is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨876,432 (£9,121) | £18,256 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (£0.80) | £1.24 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,310 (£14) | £94 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (£1.38) | £3.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨290 (£3.02) | £8 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,525 (£16) | £72 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨251 (£2.62) | £3.38 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (£1.83) | £1.51 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (£2.32) | £3.20 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (£1.40) | £1.75 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (£0.71) | £1.53 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨322 (£3.35) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,209 (£13) | £31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (£4.91) | £21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,959 (£20) | £115 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,816 (£19) | £55 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨622 (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (£1.99) | £2.95 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (£2.13) | £4.33 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,905 (£405) | £404 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨54 (£0.56) | £0.15 | + 280% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,870 (£19) | £43 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (£2.58) | £10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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