Cost of living in India compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨375 (R$ 23) | R$ 36 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨318 (R$ 19) | R$ 34 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨166 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (R$ 3.49) | R$ 5.82 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (R$ 2.37) | R$ 8 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨238 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (R$ 1.87) | R$ 5.66 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨170 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨771 (R$ 47) | R$ 44 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 9 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (R$ 2.27) | R$ 4.92 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in India is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,749 (R$ 2,465) | R$ 3,686 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,407 (R$ 1,476) | R$ 2,512 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,174 (R$ 313) | R$ 587 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,775 (R$ 1,499) | R$ 2,715 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,144 (R$ 916) | R$ 1,707 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,976 (R$ 361) | R$ 515 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨665 (R$ 40) | R$ 89 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,250 (R$ 1,830) | R$ 1,982 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,999 (R$ 726) | R$ 626 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨535 (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨428 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in India is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,524 (R$ 153) | R$ 248 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,729 (R$ 165) | R$ 248 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,298 (R$ 260) | R$ 414 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,255 (R$ 197) | R$ 301 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in India is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,331,740 (R$ 80,555) | R$ 115,133 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.59 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,081 (R$ 65) | R$ 229 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨276 (R$ 17) | R$ 45 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨905 (R$ 55) | R$ 264 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨396 (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨223 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨281 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨167 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨98 (R$ 5.94) | R$ 5.31 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (R$ 19) | R$ 55 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| India | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,449 (R$ 88) | R$ 112 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (R$ 36) | R$ 66 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,479 (R$ 89) | R$ 215 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,867 (R$ 113) | R$ 200 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨756 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨182 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,617 (R$ 3,122) | R$ 4,406 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.39 (R$ 0.08) | R$ 1.31 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,612 (R$ 97) | R$ 125 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 39% cheaper than in Brazil
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