Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (€4.38) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨281 (€3.18) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (€1.54) | €5.53 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.57) | €1.11 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (€0.80) | €4.10 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (€0.39) | €2.82 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨223 (€2.52) | €8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (€1.53) | €2.45 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (€0.32) | €1.62 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (€1.44) | €2.13 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨782 (€9) | €8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (€0.96) | €2.03 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.40) | €1.14 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in India is 75% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,712 (€382) | €2,053 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,634 (€234) | €1,326 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,430 (€50) | €146 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,260 (€241) | €1,096 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,540 (€153) | €758 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,292 (€37) | €106 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨725 (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,359 (€332) | €350 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,594 (€120) | €85 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (€4.30) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨357 (€4.04) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in India is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,336 (€26) | €88 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,636 (€30) | €33 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,759 (€43) | €102 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,702 (€31) | €114 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in India is 66% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨912,229 (€10,324) | €26,563 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.86) | €1.48 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,176 (€13) | €67 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (€1.07) | €4.20 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (€2.23) | €7 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨914 (€10) | €25 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨249 (€2.82) | €4.08 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (€1.89) | €3.76 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (€2.86) | €3.85 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (€1.59) | €1.86 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 (€0.75) | €2.10 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (€2.61) | €21 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,182 (€13) | €38 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨487 (€5.51) | €21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,665 (€19) | €59 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,939 (€22) | €53 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨662 (€7) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨214 (€2.43) | €4.05 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (€2.30) | €6 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,395 (€378) | €487 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.10 (€0.02) | €0.18 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,745 (€20) | €35 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (€2.99) | €10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.01132
EUR
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,088 prices entered by 2,632 different people.
Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in France
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in France
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 6% more expensive than in France
- Cost of living in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in France
- Cost of living in Angola is 44% cheaper than in France
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in France
- Cost of living in Andorra is 27% more expensive than in France
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in France
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in France