Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (€4.48) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (€3.44) | €8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (€1.68) | €3.30 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (€0.63) | €0.82 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (€0.87) | €2.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (€0.44) | €1.68 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨212 (€2.57) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (€1.69) | €1.69 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (€0.34) | €1.06 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (€1.55) | €0.85 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨783 (€9) | €6 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (€1.03) | €1.59 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.43) | €0.84 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in India is 63% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,253 (€379) | €1,298 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,072 (€243) | €829 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,682 (€57) | €114 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,293 (€282) | €775 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,984 (€169) | €561 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,597 (€44) | €81 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨741 (€9) | €30 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,463 (€369) | €371 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,476 (€127) | €92 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨372 (€4.51) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨304 (€3.69) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (€28) | €80 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,463 (€30) | €31 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,732 (€45) | €80 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,798 (€34) | €90 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in India is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨933,099 (€11,310) | €22,555 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (€0.92) | €1.33 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,223 (€15) | €45 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨98 (€1.19) | €7 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 (€2.63) | €8 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨947 (€11) | €60 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨245 (€2.97) | €4.10 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (€2.08) | €2.64 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨241 (€2.92) | €2.75 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨153 (€1.86) | €1.47 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.84) | €1.67 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (€2.93) | €14 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,176 (€14) | €30 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (€5.71) | €16 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,705 (€21) | €50 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (€24) | €44 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨705 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (€2.75) | €2.42 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨215 (€2.60) | €4.04 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,906 (€411) | €432 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.46 (€0.04) | €0.20 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,893 (€23) | €48 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨243 (€2.95) | €4.93 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 53% cheaper than in Spain
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