- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 ($5.54) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 ($3.68) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 ($2.00) | $4.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 ($0.72) | $0.89 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 ($1.00) | $3.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 ($0.53) | $3.98 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 ($2.82) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 ($1.95) | $3.33 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 ($0.35) | $1.61 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 ($1.72) | $3.60 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨834 ($12) | $15 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 ($1.15) | $1.92 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 ($0.46) | $2.13 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,620 ($431) | $2,047 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,629 ($290) | $1,577 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,565 ($64) | $177 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,219 ($341) | $1,589 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,731 ($207) | $1,132 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,655 ($51) | $119 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨806 ($11) | $48 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,843 ($476) | $329 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,526 ($148) | $121 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨394 ($5.55) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨582 ($8) | $23 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in India is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,434 ($34) | $48 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,723 ($38) | $45 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,796 ($53) | $86 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,944 ($41) | $115 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in India is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨877,887 ($12,347) | $22,416 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 ($1.10) | $0.78 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,376 ($19) | $85 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 ($1.80) | $7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 ($3.87) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,366 ($19) | $111 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨254 ($3.57) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 ($2.50) | $3.47 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 ($3.21) | $5.13 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 ($1.86) | $3.47 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 ($1.01) | $1.87 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 ($3.86) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 ($17) | $45 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,906 ($27) | $174 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,985 ($28) | $79 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨593 ($8) | $12 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 ($3.19) | $4.90 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 ($2.90) | $5.93 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,148 ($537) | $421 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨63 ($0.89) | $0.37 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,870 ($26) | $53 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 ($3.62) | $8 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 56% cheaper than in United States
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