Cost of living in India compared to Ireland
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in India is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨366 (€4.16) | €14 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (€3.35) | €8 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (€1.61) | €4.59 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.60) | €1.04 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨73 (€0.83) | €3.20 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.41) | €2.38 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (€2.58) | €4.59 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (€1.58) | €2.21 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €1.21 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (€1.50) | €2.41 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€0.98) | €2.29 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (€0.41) | €1.33 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in India is 81% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,314 (€379) | €2,239 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,892 (€226) | €1,764 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,541 (€52) | €157 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,031 (€216) | €1,539 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,492 (€142) | €1,293 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (€38) | €89 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (€8) | €33 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (€336) | €354 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (€119) | €108 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (€4.67) | €7 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (€2.40) | €12 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (€26) | €63 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (€29) | €32 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (€41) | €82 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (€31) | €87 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in India is 78% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (€10,440) | €26,934 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (€0.91) | €1.29 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (€13) | €133 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in India is 63% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (€1.14) | €6 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (€2.41) | €14 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (€7) | €57 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (€3.60) | €4.83 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (€1.83) | €3.04 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (€2.89) | €4.50 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (€1.60) | €2.01 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (€0.78) | €2.35 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (€2.72) | €19 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in India is 65% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (€14) | €40 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (€5.36) | €22 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,633 (€19) | €109 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (€19) | €63 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (€2.19) | €3.64 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (€2.16) | €6 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (€411) | €411 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (€0.06) | €0.39 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,591 (€18) | €45 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (€3.08) | €14 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,498 prices entered by 2,288 different people.
Cost of living in India is 73% cheaper than in Ireland
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