Cost of living in India compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (€4.38) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨281 (€3.18) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (€1.54) | €4.68 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.57) | €1.02 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (€0.80) | €3.43 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (€0.39) | €2.27 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨223 (€2.52) | €5.11 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (€1.53) | €2.05 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (€0.32) | €1.12 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (€1.44) | €2.50 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨782 (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (€0.96) | €2.52 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.40) | €1.41 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in India is 79% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,712 (€382) | €2,226 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,634 (€234) | €1,724 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,430 (€50) | €146 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,260 (€241) | €1,541 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,540 (€153) | €1,125 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,292 (€37) | €89 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨725 (€8) | €37 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,359 (€332) | €398 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,594 (€120) | €110 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (€4.30) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨357 (€4.04) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,336 (€26) | €77 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,636 (€30) | €37 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,759 (€43) | €91 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,702 (€31) | €89 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in India is 77% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨912,229 (€10,324) | €26,309 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.86) | €1.38 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,176 (€13) | €127 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (€1.07) | €5.15 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (€2.23) | €14 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨914 (€10) | €58 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨249 (€2.82) | €4.83 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (€1.89) | €3.07 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (€2.86) | €4.50 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (€1.59) | €2.09 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 (€0.75) | €2.14 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (€2.61) | €17 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,182 (€13) | €41 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨487 (€5.51) | €23 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,665 (€19) | €103 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,939 (€22) | €69 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨662 (€7) | €12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨214 (€2.43) | €3.81 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (€2.30) | €5.89 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,395 (€378) | €392 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.10 (€0.02) | €0.39 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,745 (€20) | €45 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (€2.99) | €13 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 72% cheaper than in Ireland
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