Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 50% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨330 (€4.01) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨293 (€3.56) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (€1.95) | €3.53 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (€0.65) | €0.86 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (€1.01) | €2.40 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (€0.50) | €1.71 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨216 (€2.62) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨152 (€1.85) | €1.78 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (€0.35) | €1.11 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨149 (€1.80) | €0.90 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨771 (€9) | €6 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (€1.06) | €1.79 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.43) | €0.89 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in India is 63% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,539 (€371) | €1,171 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,122 (€244) | €752 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,477 (€54) | €113 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,933 (€279) | €708 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,192 (€172) | €530 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,664 (€45) | €73 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨511 (€6) | €31 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,219 (€355) | €343 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,383 (€150) | €93 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨416 (€5.05) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨320 (€3.88) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 (€28) | €73 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,472 (€30) | €30 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,571 (€43) | €79 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,002 (€36) | €88 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in India is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨980,422 (€11,910) | €23,105 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (€1.31) | €1.61 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,414 (€17) | €40 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (€1.70) | €5.31 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨303 (€3.68) | €6 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,443 (€18) | €59 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨402 (€4.88) | €4.12 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (€2.30) | €2.45 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨248 (€3.02) | €2.80 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (€1.84) | €1.49 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (€0.87) | €1.85 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨373 (€4.54) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,357 (€16) | €32 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨595 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,516 (€18) | €50 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,086 (€25) | €42 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (€2.79) | €2.59 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (€2.12) | €4.06 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,652 (€567) | €451 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (€0.02) | €0.16 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,530 (€19) | €45 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨237 (€2.88) | €4.98 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 50% cheaper than in Spain
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