Cost of living in India compared to Ireland
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in India is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
India | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨395 (€4.37) | €17 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨352 (€3.89) | €10 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨176 (€1.95) | €5.35 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (€0.67) | €1.31 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨99 (€1.10) | €4.68 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.49) | €2.99 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨272 (€3.01) | €7 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨198 (€2.19) | €2.85 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (€0.45) | €1.66 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨175 (€1.93) | €2.76 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨999 (€11) | €14 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨94 (€1.04) | €3.43 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (€0.47) | €1.50 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in India is 76% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
India | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨44,768 (€495) | €2,535 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,189 (€323) | €2,045 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,482 (€61) | €245 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,508 (€326) | €1,950 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,543 (€205) | €1,436 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,765 (€64) | €134 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨763 (€8) | €32 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,560 (€305) | €356 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,343 (€125) | €113 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨471 (€5.21) | €10 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,233 (€14) | €16 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in India is 52% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
India | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,622 (€29) | €105 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,693 (€30) | €35 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,304 (€48) | €99 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,042 (€34) | €106 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in India is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
India | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,921,240 (€21,241) | €33,990 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (€1.14) | €1.76 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,548 (€17) | €78 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in India is 64% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
India | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (€1.17) | €7 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨277 (€3.07) | €17 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,102 (€12) | €63 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨389 (€4.30) | €6 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨249 (€2.75) | €4.87 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (€3.05) | €6 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (€1.97) | €2.44 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨93 (€1.03) | €2.70 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨321 (€3.55) | €22 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 82% | |||
Entertainment in India is 82% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
India | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,418 (€16) | €62 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨665 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,841 (€20) | €121 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,234 (€25) | €89 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨672 (€7) | €14 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (€2.40) | €4.18 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (€2.22) | €7 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,362 (€435) | €607 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.75 (€0.05) | €1.50 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,831 (€20) | €40 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (€3.12) | €16 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 71% cheaper than in Ireland
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