Cost of living in India compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (€4.18) | €12 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (€3.27) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (€1.56) | €3.65 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.58) | €0.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (€0.84) | €2.99 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (€0.41) | €2.65 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨231 (€2.57) | €5.21 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨145 (€1.61) | €2.41 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.35) | €1.52 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (€1.53) | €0.90 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨734 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€0.95) | €1.75 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.39) | €1.27 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,576 (€373) | €1,454 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,057 (€223) | €1,216 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (€49) | €162 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,268 (€203) | €932 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,671 (€130) | €697 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,084 (€34) | €122 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (€8) | €27 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,760 (€330) | €369 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,549 (€117) | €100 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨406 (€4.51) | €6 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨217 (€2.41) | €15 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in India is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,370 (€26) | €76 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,501 (€28) | €36 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,626 (€40) | €88 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,714 (€30) | €115 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in India is 65% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨941,723 (€10,458) | €22,750 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (€0.91) | €1.31 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,141 (€13) | €70 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (€1.13) | €7 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨205 (€2.28) | €9 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨635 (€7) | €52 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (€3.55) | €3.16 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (€1.88) | €2.18 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (€2.90) | €2.29 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (€1.52) | €1.33 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (€0.79) | €1.64 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (€2.52) | €20 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,211 (€13) | €36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (€5.31) | €22 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,621 (€18) | €108 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,521 (€17) | €57 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (€5.66) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨181 (€2.01) | €3.39 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (€2.08) | €3.62 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,098 (€423) | €496 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.97 (€0.06) | €0.12 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,496 (€17) | €39 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (€3.01) | €7 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,538 prices entered by 2,325 different people.
Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in Germany
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