Cost of living in India compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 6% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| India | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨367 (E£ 138) | E£ 215 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨331 (E£ 124) | E£ 121 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (E£ 63) | E£ 93 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (E£ 22) | E£ 26 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (E£ 35) | E£ 50 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (E£ 15) | E£ 12 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨241 (E£ 90) | E£ 67 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (E£ 58) | E£ 33 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (E£ 12) | E£ 10 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (E£ 63) | E£ 44 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨776 (E£ 291) | E£ 338 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (E£ 34) | E£ 17 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (E£ 14) | E£ 10 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| India | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,484 (E£ 15,196) | E£ 12,207 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,222 (E£ 9,092) | E£ 5,963 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,258 (E£ 1,974) | E£ 1,207 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,031 (E£ 9,396) | E£ 7,278 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,316 (E£ 5,749) | E£ 4,450 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,856 (E£ 2,198) | E£ 1,066 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨665 (E£ 250) | E£ 215 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,013 (E£ 11,641) | E£ 7,226 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,734 (E£ 4,404) | E£ 4,091 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨552 (E£ 207) | E£ 163 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨447 (E£ 168) | E£ 87 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in India is 22% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| India | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,473 (E£ 928) | E£ 575 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,814 (E£ 1,056) | E£ 1,504 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,387 (E£ 1,647) | E£ 1,747 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,148 (E£ 1,182) | E£ 2,140 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in India is 4% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| India | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,326,030 (E£ 497,736) | E£ 799,839 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 286% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,093 (E£ 410) | E£ 524 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 38% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| India | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 (E£ 54) | E£ 39 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨263 (E£ 99) | E£ 87 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨916 (E£ 344) | E£ 322 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨412 (E£ 154) | E£ 83 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (E£ 87) | E£ 70 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨281 (E£ 106) | E£ 76 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (E£ 66) | E£ 26 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (E£ 38) | E£ 34 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨316 (E£ 119) | E£ 110 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 11% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| India | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,432 (E£ 538) | E£ 415 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨597 (E£ 224) | E£ 194 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,467 (E£ 551) | E£ 961 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,933 (E£ 726) | E£ 621 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨720 (E£ 270) | E£ 128 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (E£ 85) | E£ 59 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨182 (E£ 68) | E£ 83 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 (E£ 18,848) | E£ 21,837 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (E£ 0.54) | E£ 3.67 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,621 (E£ 608) | E£ 705 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨265 (E£ 99) | E£ 50 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,381 prices entered by 1,447 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is about the same as in Egypt
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