Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 55% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨365 (€4.25) | €15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨276 (€3.22) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (€1.61) | €3.89 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.61) | €1.26 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (€0.82) | €3.79 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (€0.41) | €1.53 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (€2.65) | €5.02 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (€1.60) | €1.49 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (€0.35) | €0.90 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (€1.50) | €1.25 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨795 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (€0.98) | €1.96 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.41) | €0.73 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in India is 48% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,312 (€400) | €732 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,707 (€242) | €524 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,186 (€49) | €116 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,057 (€234) | €437 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,688 (€148) | €340 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,182 (€37) | €80 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨684 (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,943 (€338) | €289 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,434 (€122) | €105 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨384 (€4.48) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨299 (€3.49) | €6 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,320 (€27) | €78 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (€30) | €30 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,695 (€43) | €88 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,708 (€32) | €102 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in India is 46% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨921,454 (€10,749) | €20,763 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (€0.90) | €1.56 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,143 (€13) | €30 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (€1.15) | €4.70 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (€2.44) | €9 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨836 (€10) | €36 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨281 (€3.27) | €4.52 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨160 (€1.87) | €3.51 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨263 (€3.07) | €3.65 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨138 (€1.61) | €1.76 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (€0.76) | €2.63 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨226 (€2.63) | €11 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 59% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,201 (€14) | €31 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨474 (€5.52) | €15 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,707 (€20) | €42 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,656 (€19) | €51 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨661 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨184 (€2.14) | €3.83 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨193 (€2.25) | €4.09 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,103 (€386) | €462 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.38 (€0.04) | €0.46 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,780 (€21) | €39 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨269 (€3.14) | €4.63 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 51% cheaper than in Greece
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