Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 53% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨367 (€4.12) | €18 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨347 (€3.89) | €10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (€1.96) | €3.85 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (€0.68) | €1.04 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨98 (€1.10) | €2.88 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (€0.54) | €2.06 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨272 (€3.06) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨195 (€2.20) | €2.04 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (€0.41) | €1.50 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨165 (€1.85) | €1.14 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨955 (€11) | €7 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (€1.10) | €2.08 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (€0.46) | €1.03 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in India is 65% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨43,277 (€486) | €1,478 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,576 (€310) | €1,004 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,318 (€60) | €112 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,559 (€298) | €936 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,794 (€177) | €682 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,773 (€42) | €77 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨679 (€8) | €27 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,848 (€302) | €315 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,529 (€130) | €92 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨431 (€4.84) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨389 (€4.37) | €12 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,496 (€28) | €74 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,662 (€30) | €32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,055 (€46) | €85 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,866 (€32) | €91 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in India is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,974,040 (€22,173) | €26,530 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (€1.15) | €1.55 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,342 (€15) | €28 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (€1.14) | €9 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨266 (€2.99) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,122 (€13) | €58 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (€4.09) | €4.03 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨236 (€2.65) | €2.84 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (€3.11) | €2.90 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨183 (€2.06) | €1.81 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨85 (€0.96) | €2.19 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨311 (€3.49) | €16 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,587 (€18) | €36 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨660 (€7) | €17 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,730 (€19) | €51 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,207 (€25) | €50 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨578 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (€2.30) | €2.87 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨197 (€2.22) | €4.54 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,790 (€526) | €535 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (€0.11) | €0.31 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,682 (€19) | €50 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨297 (€3.34) | €5.40 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 49% cheaper than in Spain
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