Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨409 (€4.21) | €20 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨351 (€3.61) | €11 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨175 (€1.81) | €6 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (€0.64) | €1.20 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (€1.05) | €4.71 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.45) | €2.97 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨267 (€2.75) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨195 (€2.01) | €2.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (€0.41) | €2.09 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨174 (€1.79) | €2.21 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨971 (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨94 (€0.96) | €2.61 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (€0.45) | €1.33 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in India is 66% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,980 (€494) | €1,577 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,589 (€305) | €1,419 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,089 (€52) | €199 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,889 (€318) | €1,032 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨19,044 (€196) | €707 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,850 (€60) | €120 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨772 (€8) | €23 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,892 (€277) | €339 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,431 (€118) | €115 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨540 (€5.56) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,003 (€10) | €15 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in India is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,514 (€26) | €85 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,598 (€27) | €40 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,025 (€41) | €108 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,906 (€30) | €96 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in India is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,814,710 (€18,688) | €27,028 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (€1.07) | €1.78 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (€16) | €60 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (€0.97) | €10 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨262 (€2.70) | €18 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,182 (€12) | €26 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨391 (€4.02) | €6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€2.36) | €4.56 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨269 (€2.77) | €4.56 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨195 (€2.01) | €2.28 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨99 (€1.02) | €3.78 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨322 (€3.32) | €24 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,417 (€15) | €42 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨619 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,545 (€16) | €105 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,204 (€23) | €65 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨843 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨236 (€2.43) | €4.64 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨198 (€2.04) | €7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,549 (€438) | €502 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.62 (€0.06) | €0.17 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,807 (€19) | €28 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨279 (€2.87) | €12 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in France
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