Cost of living in India compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨374 ($4.53) | $19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨336 ($4.07) | $10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 ($2.00) | $5.78 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 ($0.70) | $1.08 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨92 ($1.11) | $4.94 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 ($0.47) | $4.68 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨241 ($2.92) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨155 ($1.88) | $4.67 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 ($0.37) | $2.51 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨170 ($2.06) | $3.10 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨779 ($9) | $16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 ($1.10) | $2.77 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 ($0.45) | $2.99 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in India is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,384 ($489) | $2,830 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,853 ($301) | $2,146 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,760 ($70) | $222 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,064 ($303) | $1,886 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,060 ($182) | $1,448 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,534 ($79) | $146 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 ($8) | $64 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,167 ($377) | $295 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,189 ($148) | $134 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨543 ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨426 ($5.16) | $31 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,468 ($30) | $54 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,797 ($34) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,303 ($52) | $93 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,087 ($37) | $119 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in India is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,248,440 ($15,113) | $27,977 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 ($1.26) | $1.05 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,105 ($13) | $79 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 ($1.75) | $8 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 ($2.92) | $21 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨878 ($11) | $140 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 ($5.00) | $8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨226 ($2.73) | $4.80 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨274 ($3.32) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 ($2.06) | $4.72 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 ($1.16) | $2.25 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨309 ($3.74) | $27 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| India | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,449 ($18) | $55 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨607 ($7) | $28 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,419 ($17) | $203 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,942 ($24) | $89 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 ($2.77) | $5.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨181 ($2.19) | $6 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 ($608) | $556 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 ($0.02) | $0.21 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,578 ($19) | $54 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨265 ($3.21) | $10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 70% cheaper than in United States
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