Cost of living in India compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨368 (€4.29) | €15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨326 (€3.80) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€2.01) | €5.13 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.64) | €1.21 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€0.99) | €3.45 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 (€0.53) | €2.89 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨232 (€2.70) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨166 (€1.93) | €2.65 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.36) | €2.03 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨152 (€1.77) | €0.99 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨779 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (€1.03) | €2.04 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (€0.45) | €1.71 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨49,110 (€572) | €1,973 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,128 (€316) | €1,540 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,378 (€63) | €182 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,729 (€288) | €1,311 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,385 (€168) | €980 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,033 (€59) | €146 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨667 (€8) | €33 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,814 (€359) | €440 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,702 (€148) | €146 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨522 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨614 (€7) | €18 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in India is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,616 (€30) | €86 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,428 (€28) | €35 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,147 (€48) | €91 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,074 (€36) | €120 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in India is 65% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,035,360 (€12,068) | €25,509 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (€1.24) | €2.00 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,103 (€13) | €69 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨127 (€1.48) | €11 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨222 (€2.58) | €8 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,530 (€18) | €38 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨349 (€4.07) | €2.95 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨189 (€2.21) | €2.62 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨250 (€2.91) | €3.43 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (€1.99) | €1.56 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (€1.02) | €1.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨290 (€3.38) | €20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| India | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,477 (€17) | €40 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨661 (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,438 (€17) | €160 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,740 (€20) | €59 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨697 (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨199 (€2.32) | €3.50 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨180 (€2.10) | €4.07 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,616 (€555) | €637 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.10 (€0.01) | €0.10 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,758 (€20) | €41 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨236 (€2.75) | €8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 63% cheaper than in Germany
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