Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨429 (R$ 28) | R$ 39 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨363 (R$ 24) | R$ 38 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨179 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (R$ 3.98) | R$ 5.66 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (R$ 2.89) | R$ 8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨251 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨194 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (R$ 2.70) | R$ 7 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨162 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨926 (R$ 60) | R$ 50 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 10 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (R$ 2.64) | R$ 4.58 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in India is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,895 (R$ 2,992) | R$ 4,097 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,581 (R$ 1,928) | R$ 2,709 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,552 (R$ 362) | R$ 743 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,565 (R$ 1,927) | R$ 3,015 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨17,736 (R$ 1,156) | R$ 1,974 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,989 (R$ 325) | R$ 537 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨731 (R$ 48) | R$ 92 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,612 (R$ 1,735) | R$ 1,834 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,652 (R$ 825) | R$ 641 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨516 (R$ 34) | R$ 31 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨523 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,400 (R$ 156) | R$ 284 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (R$ 168) | R$ 280 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,981 (R$ 259) | R$ 416 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,875 (R$ 187) | R$ 322 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in India is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,738,230 (R$ 113,308) | R$ 115,564 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,614 (R$ 105) | R$ 249 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (R$ 5.78) | R$ 22 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 (R$ 14) | R$ 51 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,172 (R$ 76) | R$ 297 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨329 (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨220 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨302 (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨195 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨95 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.70 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨322 (R$ 21) | R$ 59 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,424 (R$ 93) | R$ 117 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨604 (R$ 39) | R$ 61 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,842 (R$ 120) | R$ 237 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,143 (R$ 140) | R$ 238 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨766 (R$ 50) | R$ 32 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨240 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨208 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,526 (R$ 2,772) | R$ 3,681 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨7 (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.50 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,579 (R$ 103) | R$ 141 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨272 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 32% cheaper than in Brazil
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