Cost of living in India compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨388 ($5.40) | $14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨280 ($3.90) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 ($1.96) | $4.32 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 ($0.73) | $0.87 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 ($1.00) | $3.00 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 ($0.51) | $4.07 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨214 ($2.97) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 ($1.95) | $3.38 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 ($0.39) | $1.73 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 ($1.77) | $3.19 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨825 ($11) | $15 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 ($1.17) | $1.91 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 ($0.49) | $2.07 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in India is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,240 ($435) | $2,231 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,049 ($279) | $1,605 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,200 ($58) | $178 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,452 ($326) | $1,611 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,724 ($191) | $1,141 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,236 ($45) | $117 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨743 ($10) | $48 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,584 ($425) | $300 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,522 ($146) | $121 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 ($5.28) | $11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨325 ($4.53) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in India is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,357 ($33) | $49 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,578 ($36) | $44 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,785 ($53) | $87 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,828 ($39) | $114 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in India is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨934,597 ($13,001) | $22,995 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 ($1.06) | $0.77 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,219 ($17) | $80 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨106 ($1.47) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 ($2.93) | $20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨975 ($14) | $110 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨248 ($3.45) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨173 ($2.40) | $3.51 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨242 ($3.37) | $5.02 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 ($2.12) | $3.52 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 ($0.97) | $1.82 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 ($3.38) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,179 ($16) | $45 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨467 ($7) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,718 ($24) | $220 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,945 ($27) | $75 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 ($3.06) | $4.81 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨226 ($3.14) | $5.82 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,881 ($471) | $405 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.67 ($0.05) | $0.19 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,918 ($27) | $54 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨241 ($3.36) | $8 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in United States
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