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 | ₨370 ($5.04) | $15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 ($4.00) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 ($1.94) | $4.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 ($0.71) | $0.88 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 ($1.00) | $2.94 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 ($0.49) | $4.10 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 ($3.10) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 ($1.90) | $3.29 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 ($0.42) | $1.68 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 ($1.80) | $3.30 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨773 ($11) | $14 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 ($1.16) | $1.99 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 ($0.49) | $2.06 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in India is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,366 ($454) | $2,211 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,918 ($271) | $1,548 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,363 ($59) | $179 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,026 ($259) | $1,535 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,499 ($170) | $1,116 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 ($45) | $113 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 ($9) | $50 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 ($402) | $271 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 ($142) | $128 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 ($5.60) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 ($2.88) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in India is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 ($32) | $47 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 ($35) | $43 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 ($49) | $87 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 ($37) | $109 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in India is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 ($12,510) | $23,574 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 ($1.09) | $0.64 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 ($16) | $74 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 ($1.37) | $7 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 ($2.89) | $16 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 ($9) | $112 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 ($4.31) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 ($2.20) | $3.47 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 ($3.46) | $4.93 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 ($1.91) | $3.64 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 ($0.93) | $1.81 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 ($3.26) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,175 ($16) | $46 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,631 ($22) | $205 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,624 ($22) | $80 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 ($8) | $12 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 ($2.63) | $5.04 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 ($2.60) | $5.85 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 ($493) | $421 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 ($0.07) | $0.51 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,577 ($21) | $49 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 ($3.69) | $8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in United States
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