Cost of living in India compared to Spain
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in India is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (€4.55) | €17 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨342 (€3.78) | €9 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (€1.85) | €3.83 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (€0.66) | €1.05 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨88 (€0.98) | €3.02 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (€0.52) | €2.24 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨240 (€2.66) | €7 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨181 (€2.00) | €2.06 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €1.41 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨156 (€1.73) | €1.12 | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨896 (€10) | €7 | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨95 (€1.05) | €2.04 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (€0.44) | €1.10 | - 60% | |
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 | ₨45,467 (€504) | €1,409 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,103 (€289) | €967 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,799 (€53) | €118 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,468 (€293) | €914 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,450 (€171) | €673 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,346 (€48) | €81 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨591 (€7) | €28 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,693 (€329) | €324 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,335 (€115) | €104 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨454 (€5.03) | €7 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨649 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,389 (€26) | €75 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,946 (€33) | €31 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,091 (€45) | €83 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,991 (€33) | €88 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in India is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,894,370 (€20,993) | €28,034 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (€1.13) | €1.60 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,088 (€12) | €31 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨137 (€1.52) | €8 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (€2.94) | €7 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨957 (€11) | €62 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨388 (€4.30) | €4.01 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (€2.20) | €2.85 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨289 (€3.20) | €3.12 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨156 (€1.73) | €2.08 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (€0.89) | €1.95 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨283 (€3.14) | €18 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in India is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
India | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,495 (€17) | €35 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (€8) | €16 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,603 (€18) | €53 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,165 (€24) | €50 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨644 (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (€2.11) | €2.76 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (€2.11) | €4.49 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨49,034 (€543) | €516 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (€0.02) | €0.19 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,607 (€18) | €50 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨288 (€3.20) | €5.27 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.01108
EUR
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,796 prices entered by 2,086 different people.
Cost of living in India is 52% cheaper than in Spain
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Spain
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 22% more expensive than in Spain
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Spain
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 102% more expensive than in Spain
- Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Spain
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Spain
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Spain
- Cost of living in Angola is 4% more expensive than in Spain