Cost of living in India compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨374 (£3.64) | £14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨326 (£3.17) | £6 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (£1.62) | £3.35 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (£0.56) | £1.06 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (£0.87) | £3.25 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (£0.38) | £1.89 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨248 (£2.41) | £3.79 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (£1.50) | £1.95 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (£0.30) | £0.95 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (£1.65) | £1.72 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨786 (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (£0.88) | £2.20 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (£0.37) | £1.05 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,236 (£392) | £1,797 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,523 (£239) | £1,257 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,797 (£56) | £218 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,108 (£245) | £1,075 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,774 (£154) | £756 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,512 (£63) | £119 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨657 (£6) | £26 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,817 (£300) | £302 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,976 (£117) | £87 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨538 (£5.24) | £6 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨425 (£4.14) | £14 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,477 (£24) | £61 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,797 (£27) | £32 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,303 (£42) | £67 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,087 (£30) | £69 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in India is 71% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,248,440 (£12,158) | £25,499 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (£1.02) | £1.65 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,115 (£11) | £78 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 (£1.40) | £3.52 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (£2.35) | £10 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨891 (£9) | £81 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 (£4.02) | £3.35 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨226 (£2.20) | £1.70 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨274 (£2.67) | £3.55 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (£1.66) | £2.29 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (£0.93) | £1.72 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨309 (£3.01) | £14 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| India | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,438 (£14) | £36 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨603 (£5.87) | £19 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,419 (£14) | £148 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,942 (£19) | £60 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 (£7) | £9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (£2.23) | £3.25 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨183 (£1.78) | £4.67 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 (£489) | £433 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (£0.01) | £0.10 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,560 (£15) | £33 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨267 (£2.60) | £13 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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