Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨326 (€3.99) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨310 (€3.79) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 (€1.96) | €5.42 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (€0.66) | €1.08 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€1.04) | €3.80 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (€0.53) | €2.92 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨217 (€2.65) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨172 (€2.10) | €2.86 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (€0.37) | €1.99 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨145 (€1.78) | €1.68 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨746 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€1.05) | €2.08 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (€0.46) | €1.19 | - 61% | |
| 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 | ₨52,034 (€637) | €1,638 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,962 (€354) | €1,415 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,288 (€65) | €135 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,437 (€311) | €985 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,156 (€173) | €639 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,715 (€45) | €82 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨687 (€8) | €25 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,993 (€355) | €387 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,214 (€162) | €87 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨385 (€4.71) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨530 (€6) | €15 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in India is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,631 (€32) | €95 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,415 (€30) | €38 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,948 (€48) | €83 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,993 (€37) | €129 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in India is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,042,990 (€12,762) | €26,172 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (€1.30) | €1.91 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,116 (€14) | €54 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (€1.46) | €5.60 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 (€2.66) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨889 (€11) | €25 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨328 (€4.01) | €4.65 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨194 (€2.38) | €4.01 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨227 (€2.78) | €3.17 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨158 (€1.93) | €1.85 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (€0.95) | €2.21 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨379 (€4.63) | €20 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,386 (€17) | €42 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨678 (€8) | €21 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,588 (€19) | €73 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,669 (€20) | €59 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨713 (€9) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 (€2.28) | €3.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨176 (€2.15) | €5.51 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,030 (€539) | €456 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.95 (€0.01) | €0.27 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,679 (€21) | €37 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨237 (€2.90) | €10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 59% cheaper than in France
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