Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 51% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨336 (€4.20) | €15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨315 (€3.93) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨166 (€2.07) | €4.91 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.68) | €1.26 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (€1.08) | €4.14 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.55) | €1.66 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (€2.83) | €5.73 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (€2.11) | €1.55 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (€0.38) | €0.95 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (€1.83) | €1.28 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨783 (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€1.07) | €2.13 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (€0.48) | €0.79 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in India is 46% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,573 (€644) | €872 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,532 (€356) | €542 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,683 (€71) | €157 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,495 (€319) | €568 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,402 (€180) | €926 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,837 (€48) | €116 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨681 (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,458 (€381) | €352 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,259 (€153) | €112 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨427 (€5.34) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨390 (€4.88) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,644 (€33) | €74 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,376 (€30) | €36 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,069 (€51) | €81 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,033 (€38) | €88 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in India is 42% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,025,570 (€12,812) | €21,508 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (€1.33) | €2.05 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,141 (€14) | €31 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 47% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (€1.45) | €4.12 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨210 (€2.63) | €8 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨759 (€9) | €40 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨356 (€4.45) | €3.79 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨189 (€2.36) | €3.41 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨230 (€2.87) | €4.00 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨157 (€1.96) | €2.12 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (€0.93) | €2.55 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨337 (€4.21) | €12 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,452 (€18) | €29 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨665 (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,562 (€20) | €36 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,696 (€21) | €51 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨612 (€8) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨194 (€2.43) | €3.55 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨183 (€2.29) | €3.95 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,294 (€591) | €397 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.95 (€0.01) | €0.02 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,683 (€21) | €40 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨232 (€2.90) | €4.48 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 43% cheaper than in Greece
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