Cost of living in India compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| India | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨339 (€4.24) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨314 (€3.93) | €9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (€2.08) | €5.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.68) | €1.28 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (€1.11) | €4.06 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.55) | €3.27 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (€2.85) | €5.65 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (€2.12) | €2.35 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.39) | €1.39 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (€1.84) | €2.93 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨776 (€10) | €12 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (€1.08) | €2.78 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (€0.48) | €1.44 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in India is 77% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| India | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,916 (€649) | €2,467 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,661 (€358) | €1,987 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,891 (€74) | €208 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,376 (€317) | €1,850 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,317 (€179) | €1,412 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,918 (€49) | €166 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨681 (€9) | €44 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,909 (€374) | €444 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,661 (€158) | €92 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (€5.31) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨405 (€5.06) | €17 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in India is 38% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| India | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,656 (€33) | €73 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,407 (€30) | €37 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,072 (€51) | €82 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,082 (€39) | €98 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in India is 72% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| India | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,030,610 (€12,875) | €30,391 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (€1.33) | €1.92 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,107 (€14) | €107 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| India | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (€1.54) | €5.22 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨210 (€2.63) | €27 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨793 (€10) | €59 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨377 (€4.71) | €4.73 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (€2.28) | €3.81 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨239 (€2.99) | €5.88 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨157 (€1.96) | €2.72 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (€0.93) | €2.90 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨349 (€4.36) | €19 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 60% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| India | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,391 (€17) | €45 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨669 (€8) | €25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,457 (€18) | €94 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,701 (€21) | €74 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (€8) | €14 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (€2.36) | €3.98 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨182 (€2.28) | €7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨48,579 (€607) | €558 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.96 (€0.01) | €0.29 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,692 (€21) | €39 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨232 (€2.90) | €15 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 69% cheaper than in Ireland
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