Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨336 (€4.27) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨311 (€3.95) | €9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨166 (€2.11) | €3.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.69) | €0.88 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨88 (€1.12) | €2.59 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (€0.56) | €1.81 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (€2.90) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (€2.15) | €1.88 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.39) | €1.18 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (€1.87) | €0.93 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨785 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (€1.10) | €1.84 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (€0.49) | €0.91 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in India is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,608 (€656) | €1,174 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,661 (€364) | €773 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,891 (€75) | €123 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,376 (€323) | €738 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,317 (€182) | €558 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,918 (€50) | €85 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨681 (€9) | €29 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,909 (€380) | €360 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,661 (€161) | €97 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (€5.41) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨383 (€4.87) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in India is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,656 (€34) | €77 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,407 (€31) | €31 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,072 (€52) | €83 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,082 (€39) | €90 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in India is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,030,610 (€13,102) | €25,119 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (€1.35) | €1.80 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,111 (€14) | €38 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (€1.57) | €6 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨210 (€2.67) | €5.56 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨793 (€10) | €61 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨377 (€4.79) | €4.53 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (€2.32) | €2.41 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨239 (€3.04) | €2.64 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨157 (€1.99) | €1.58 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (€0.95) | €1.76 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨349 (€4.44) | €18 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| India | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,391 (€18) | €32 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨669 (€8) | €16 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,458 (€19) | €52 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,701 (€22) | €45 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (€2.40) | €2.83 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨184 (€2.34) | €4.12 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨48,579 (€618) | €472 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.96 (€0.01) | €0.20 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,692 (€22) | €47 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (€3.02) | €5.04 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 47% cheaper than in Spain
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