Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (€4.16) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (€3.31) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (€1.60) | €5.96 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.59) | €1.13 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (€0.82) | €4.05 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.41) | €2.75 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (€2.56) | €6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (€1.57) | €2.43 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €1.68 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (€1.49) | €1.97 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨774 (€9) | €7 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (€0.96) | €2.09 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (€0.40) | €1.13 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,366 (€375) | €1,790 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,918 (€224) | €1,207 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,363 (€49) | €172 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,026 (€214) | €835 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,499 (€141) | €608 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (€37) | €91 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (€8) | €25 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (€332) | €371 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (€117) | €92 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (€4.62) | €6 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (€2.37) | €13 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in India is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (€26) | €88 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (€29) | €37 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (€40) | €97 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (€31) | €114 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in India is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (€10,328) | €25,711 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (€0.90) | €1.39 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 (€13) | €59 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (€1.13) | €11 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (€2.39) | €8 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (€7) | €25 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (€3.56) | €4.60 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (€1.81) | €3.99 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (€2.86) | €3.56 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (€1.58) | €1.79 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (€0.77) | €2.17 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (€2.69) | €22 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,175 (€13) | €42 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (€5.31) | €21 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,631 (€18) | €84 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,624 (€18) | €63 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (€2.17) | €3.81 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (€2.15) | €6 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (€407) | €480 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (€0.06) | €0.33 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,577 (€18) | €41 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (€3.05) | €10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in France
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