Cost of living in India compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 55% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨374 (€4.15) | €14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨336 (€3.74) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€1.91) | €4.64 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.61) | €1.53 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (€1.00) | €4.61 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.49) | €1.79 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (€2.62) | €5.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (€1.80) | €1.74 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.35) | €0.96 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (€1.75) | €1.47 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨767 (€9) | €9 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (€0.97) | €2.42 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (€0.44) | €1.05 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in India is 51% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,225 (€525) | €855 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,959 (€300) | €674 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,564 (€62) | €210 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,930 (€277) | €523 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,320 (€159) | €416 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,294 (€59) | €134 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (€7) | €26 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,641 (€329) | €333 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,041 (€134) | €102 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨548 (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨442 (€4.92) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,594 (€29) | €77 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,556 (€28) | €34 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,248 (€47) | €84 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,070 (€34) | €92 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in India is 47% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,062,730 (€11,810) | €22,349 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (€1.20) | €2.09 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,165 (€13) | €30 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 48% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (€1.40) | €5.36 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (€2.75) | €8 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,330 (€15) | €39 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (€4.36) | €3.87 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (€2.28) | €3.36 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨267 (€2.96) | €4.60 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (€1.97) | €2.48 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (€0.98) | €2.82 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (€3.40) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 57% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| India | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,485 (€17) | €33 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (€17) | €35 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨641 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (€2.27) | €3.55 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (€1.99) | €4.19 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (€528) | €367 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (€0.01) | €0.46 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,773 (€20) | €39 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨235 (€2.61) | €4.38 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 52% cheaper than in Greece
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