- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 ($5.74) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 ($3.66) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 ($1.96) | $4.58 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 ($0.71) | $0.89 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 ($0.99) | $3.17 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 ($0.55) | $4.03 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 ($2.78) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 ($1.92) | $3.34 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 ($0.34) | $1.59 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 ($1.66) | $3.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 ($1.12) | $1.93 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 ($0.45) | $2.13 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,975 ($426) | $2,035 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,355 ($294) | $1,568 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,377 ($60) | $177 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,363 ($349) | $1,564 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,727 ($216) | $1,120 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,865 ($53) | $122 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 ($12) | $48 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 ($461) | $334 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,586 ($146) | $118 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 ($5.27) | $11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 ($7) | $22 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,406 ($33) | $47 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,712 ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,724 ($51) | $85 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 ($40) | $114 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in India is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨874,857 ($12,042) | $22,256 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 ($1.07) | $0.77 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,313 ($18) | $85 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 ($1.87) | $7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 ($3.91) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 ($21) | $111 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨253 ($3.49) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 ($2.43) | $3.51 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 ($3.14) | $5.09 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 ($1.83) | $3.44 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 ($0.97) | $1.86 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 ($3.82) | $20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 ($16) | $44 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 ($6) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 ($27) | $173 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 ($25) | $79 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 ($9) | $12 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 ($2.68) | $4.86 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 ($2.84) | $5.86 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 ($529) | $429 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 ($0.80) | $0.32 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,870 ($26) | $54 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 ($3.42) | $8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 58% cheaper than in United States
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