Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (€4.22) | €13 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨292 (€3.27) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (€1.58) | €3.56 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.59) | €1.30 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (€0.85) | €3.62 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (€0.41) | €1.27 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨230 (€2.58) | €4.59 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨145 (€1.63) | €1.28 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.35) | €0.87 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (€1.54) | €1.14 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨734 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€0.96) | €1.94 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.39) | €0.80 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in India is 53% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,563 (€376) | €765 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,910 (€223) | €513 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,361 (€49) | €113 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,231 (€204) | €475 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,729 (€131) | €338 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,059 (€34) | €76 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨704 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,822 (€334) | €272 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,549 (€118) | €95 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨406 (€4.55) | €8 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨216 (€2.42) | €6 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in India is 31% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,370 (€27) | €70 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,497 (€28) | €25 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,626 (€41) | €93 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,705 (€30) | €84 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in India is 47% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨938,472 (€10,508) | €21,187 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (€0.92) | €1.45 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,148 (€13) | €31 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨101 (€1.13) | €5.45 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨203 (€2.27) | €8 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨635 (€7) | €30 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨322 (€3.61) | €4.92 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨168 (€1.88) | €3.79 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨258 (€2.89) | €3.72 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (€1.56) | €1.98 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (€0.80) | €2.12 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨225 (€2.52) | €11 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 68% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,213 (€14) | €31 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨478 (€5.35) | €15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,621 (€18) | €39 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,508 (€17) | €47 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (€5.70) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨182 (€2.03) | €3.95 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (€2.09) | €4.24 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,100 (€427) | €474 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.97 (€0.06) | €0.89 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,492 (€17) | €39 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨270 (€3.02) | €4.53 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 55% cheaper than in Greece
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