Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨375 (€4.44) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨280 (€3.32) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (€1.61) | €3.44 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (€0.61) | €0.82 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.84) | €2.36 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (€0.41) | €1.66 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (€2.60) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (€1.61) | €1.66 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (€0.34) | €1.14 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (€1.50) | €0.85 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨782 (€9) | €7 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (€1.00) | €1.59 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.42) | €0.86 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in India is 64% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,333 (€395) | €1,301 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,634 (€244) | €816 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,401 (€52) | €109 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,684 (€269) | €766 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,488 (€160) | €548 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,270 (€39) | €80 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨728 (€9) | €29 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,163 (€357) | €352 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,381 (€123) | €95 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (€4.52) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨332 (€3.93) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,373 (€28) | €79 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,587 (€31) | €31 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,797 (€45) | €79 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,693 (€32) | €89 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in India is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨928,186 (€10,994) | €22,864 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.90) | €1.31 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,165 (€14) | €44 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 50% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨98 (€1.16) | €7 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨199 (€2.35) | €7 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨925 (€11) | €60 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨242 (€2.87) | €3.96 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨171 (€2.03) | €2.55 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (€2.91) | €2.81 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (€1.69) | €1.44 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (€0.79) | €1.76 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (€2.73) | €14 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 50% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,209 (€14) | €30 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨491 (€5.82) | €16 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,829 (€22) | €51 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,915 (€23) | €43 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨679 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨223 (€2.64) | €2.41 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨201 (€2.39) | €4.04 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,001 (€391) | €444 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.15 (€0.03) | €0.21 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,804 (€21) | €46 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨260 (€3.08) | €4.99 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 54% cheaper than in Spain
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