Cost of living in India compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨365 ($4.95) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨276 ($3.74) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 ($1.88) | $2.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 ($0.71) | $0.99 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 ($0.96) | $1.98 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 ($0.48) | $1.25 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 ($3.09) | $4.09 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 ($1.86) | $1.81 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 ($0.40) | $1.09 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 ($1.74) | $1.41 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨795 ($11) | $14 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 ($1.14) | $1.92 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 ($0.48) | $0.79 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in India is 39% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,312 ($466) | $716 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,707 ($281) | $398 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,186 ($57) | $51 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,057 ($272) | $526 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,688 ($172) | $323 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,182 ($43) | $39 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨684 ($9) | $26 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,943 ($393) | $503 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,434 ($142) | $159 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨384 ($5.21) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨299 ($4.06) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,320 ($31) | $68 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 ($35) | $51 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,695 ($50) | $107 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,708 ($37) | $88 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in India is 25% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨921,454 ($12,503) | $21,261 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 ($1.05) | $0.84 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,143 ($16) | $25 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 ($1.34) | $6 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 ($2.84) | $12 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨836 ($11) | $37 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨281 ($3.81) | $7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨160 ($2.17) | $3.85 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨263 ($3.57) | $5.19 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨138 ($1.88) | $1.95 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 ($0.88) | $1.59 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨226 ($3.06) | $10 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 35% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,201 ($16) | $19 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨474 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,707 ($23) | $58 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,656 ($22) | $44 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨661 ($9) | $8 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨184 ($2.49) | $3.25 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨193 ($2.61) | $1.92 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,103 ($449) | $526 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.38 ($0.05) | $0.18 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,780 ($24) | $47 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨269 ($3.66) | $4.70 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 35% cheaper than in Ecuador
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