Cost of living in India compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 55% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨405 (€4.21) | €12 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨361 (€3.75) | €9 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨178 (€1.85) | €5.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (€0.65) | €1.16 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (€1.06) | €3.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.47) | €2.46 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨254 (€2.63) | €3.14 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨195 (€2.03) | €1.57 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (€0.43) | €1.08 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨166 (€1.72) | €1.92 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨909 (€9) | €11 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (€0.96) | €2.43 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (€0.43) | €1.18 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in India is 53% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,435 (€492) | €1,238 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,288 (€294) | €760 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,128 (€53) | €59 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,304 (€315) | €721 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨17,855 (€185) | €565 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,698 (€49) | €36 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨737 (€8) | €13 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,574 (€265) | €326 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,652 (€131) | €82 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨536 (€5.57) | €6 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨743 (€8) | €23 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,366 (€25) | €63 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,561 (€27) | €22 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,197 (€44) | €63 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,957 (€31) | €80 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in India is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,758,920 (€18,255) | €22,420 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (€1.07) | €1.69 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,626 (€17) | €50 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (€0.97) | €5.49 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (€2.59) | €9 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,186 (€12) | €41 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨346 (€3.59) | €3.35 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€2.38) | €3.49 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨271 (€2.81) | €2.43 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨195 (€2.02) | €1.48 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (€1.00) | €1.55 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨314 (€3.26) | €20 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| India | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,276 (€13) | €27 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨640 (€7) | €25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,586 (€16) | €47 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (€22) | €57 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨709 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨234 (€2.43) | €3.83 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (€2.08) | €6 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,549 (€442) | €409 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.78 (€0.06) | €0.08 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,629 (€17) | €32 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨273 (€2.84) | €9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,602 prices entered by 592 different people.
Cost of living in India is 50% cheaper than in Finland
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