Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 (€4.37) | €19 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (€4.02) | €11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (€1.97) | €7 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (€0.66) | €1.27 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€0.97) | €4.43 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (€0.53) | €3.30 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (€2.98) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (€1.87) | €2.88 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.36) | €1.91 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨173 (€1.97) | €2.02 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨796 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (€1.11) | €2.23 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (€0.45) | €1.22 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in India is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨54,213 (€617) | €1,592 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨33,306 (€379) | €1,284 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,784 (€54) | €189 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨33,154 (€377) | €1,059 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,976 (€216) | €740 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,231 (€60) | €101 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨646 (€7) | €29 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,090 (€354) | €388 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 (€136) | €89 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨578 (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in India is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,290 (€26) | €97 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,801 (€32) | €35 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,377 (€50) | €93 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,238 (€37) | €119 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in India is 60% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,723,340 (€19,605) | €27,613 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (€1.19) | €1.90 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨910 (€10) | €59 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 (€1.77) | €4.32 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (€3.29) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨924 (€11) | €30 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 (€4.33) | €4.31 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (€2.32) | €4.16 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (€3.27) | €3.51 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (€2.03) | €2.64 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 (€1.07) | €2.40 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨323 (€3.67) | €21 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 (€16) | €48 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨624 (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 (€16) | €65 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,861 (€21) | €55 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 (€9) | €11 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨216 (€2.46) | €4.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (€2.04) | €7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 (€604) | €396 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (€0.01) | €0.38 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,478 (€17) | €33 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (€3.26) | €10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in France
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