Cost of living in India compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨337 ($4.34) | $17 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨298 ($3.83) | $9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 ($2.10) | $5.06 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 ($0.69) | $0.99 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 ($1.08) | $3.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 ($0.51) | $4.44 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 ($2.71) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨152 ($1.96) | $3.92 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 ($0.37) | $1.94 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 ($1.90) | $3.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨766 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 ($1.12) | $2.26 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 ($0.46) | $2.45 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in India is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,628 ($395) | $2,514 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,039 ($258) | $1,957 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 ($57) | $205 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,933 ($295) | $1,777 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,192 ($183) | $1,349 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,664 ($47) | $139 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨511 ($7) | $57 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,285 ($377) | $303 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,378 ($159) | $134 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨416 ($5.36) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨319 ($4.12) | $26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in India is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 ($30) | $51 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,564 ($33) | $46 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,571 ($46) | $92 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,002 ($39) | $120 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in India is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨986,196 ($12,703) | $25,233 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 ($1.38) | $1.06 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,424 ($18) | $77 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 ($1.80) | $7 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨303 ($3.90) | $19 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,443 ($19) | $125 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨402 ($5.17) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 ($2.44) | $4.17 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨248 ($3.20) | $5.50 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 ($1.96) | $4.18 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 ($0.92) | $2.05 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨374 ($4.81) | $25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,405 ($18) | $49 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 ($8) | $27 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,517 ($20) | $192 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,140 ($28) | $83 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨607 ($8) | $13 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 ($2.95) | $5.17 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 ($2.23) | $6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,652 ($601) | $499 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 ($0.02) | $0.17 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,540 ($20) | $52 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 ($3.18) | $9 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 68% cheaper than in United States
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