Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨365 (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨276 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (R$ 3.95) | R$ 3.59 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (R$ 2.65) | R$ 5.33 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (R$ 2.24) | R$ 4.25 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.81 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨793 (R$ 60) | R$ 37 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (R$ 2.66) | R$ 3.36 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in India is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,312 (R$ 2,589) | R$ 3,205 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,707 (R$ 1,563) | R$ 1,854 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,186 (R$ 316) | R$ 482 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,057 (R$ 1,514) | R$ 1,972 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,688 (R$ 957) | R$ 1,286 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,182 (R$ 240) | R$ 324 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨684 (R$ 52) | R$ 78 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,943 (R$ 2,184) | R$ 1,545 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,434 (R$ 787) | R$ 454 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨384 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨299 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in India is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,320 (R$ 175) | R$ 223 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (R$ 195) | R$ 191 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,695 (R$ 279) | R$ 325 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,708 (R$ 204) | R$ 243 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in India is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨921,454 (R$ 69,533) | R$ 88,622 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 4.33 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,143 (R$ 86) | R$ 212 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (R$ 16) | R$ 43 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨836 (R$ 63) | R$ 227 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨281 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨160 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨263 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨138 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.69 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 3.90 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨226 (R$ 17) | R$ 40 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,201 (R$ 91) | R$ 98 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨474 (R$ 36) | R$ 52 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,707 (R$ 129) | R$ 239 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,656 (R$ 125) | R$ 185 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨661 (R$ 50) | R$ 26 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨184 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨193 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,103 (R$ 2,498) | R$ 3,329 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.38 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.32 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,780 (R$ 134) | R$ 119 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨269 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,196 prices entered by 3,430 different people.
Cost of living in India is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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