Cost of living in India compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 39% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨376 (1,570 Ft) | 3,295 Ft | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨331 (1,381 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (699 Ft) | 960 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (241 Ft) | 487 Ft | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (376 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (158 Ft) | 1,195 Ft | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨248 (1,035 Ft) | 2,144 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (639 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (131 Ft) | 396 Ft | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (713 Ft) | 355 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨787 (3,283 Ft) | 2,010 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (379 Ft) | 591 Ft | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (157 Ft) | 408 Ft | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in India is 49% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,202 (155,247 Ft) | 357,218 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,227 (96,928 Ft) | 250,770 Ft | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,797 (24,191 Ft) | 55,895 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,043 (104,507 Ft) | 204,606 Ft | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,133 (67,321 Ft) | 154,525 Ft | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,512 (27,174 Ft) | 34,329 Ft | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨652 (2,719 Ft) | 5,036 Ft | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,817 (128,600 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,976 (49,977 Ft) | 35,928 Ft | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨538 (2,244 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨425 (1,772 Ft) | 3,074 Ft | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,477 (10,335 Ft) | 28,322 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,797 (11,672 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,303 (17,957 Ft) | 28,740 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,087 (12,882 Ft) | 33,768 Ft | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in India is 42% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,248,440 (5,209,775 Ft) | 10,061,700 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (435 Ft) | 641 Ft | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,115 (4,655 Ft) | 9,520 Ft | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 50% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 (602 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (1,007 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨891 (3,718 Ft) | 19,052 Ft | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 (1,725 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨226 (943 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨274 (1,144 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (711 Ft) | 628 Ft | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (399 Ft) | 977 Ft | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨309 (1,290 Ft) | 4,520 Ft | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 43% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| India | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,438 (6,000 Ft) | 12,571 Ft | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨603 (2,516 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,419 (5,920 Ft) | 15,494 Ft | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,942 (8,102 Ft) | 17,042 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 (3,059 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (954 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨183 (765 Ft) | 781 Ft | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 (209,544 Ft) | 242,681 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (6 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,560 (6,510 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨267 (1,115 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 44% cheaper than in Hungary
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