Cost of living in India compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨393 (€4.42) | €20 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨348 (€3.91) | €12 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (€1.95) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (€0.68) | €1.36 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨97 (€1.09) | €4.97 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (€0.53) | €3.60 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨266 (€2.99) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨194 (€2.18) | €2.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (€0.41) | €2.17 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨160 (€1.80) | €2.19 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨951 (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨97 (€1.10) | €2.61 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (€0.46) | €1.45 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨43,146 (€486) | €1,628 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,011 (€304) | €1,357 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,417 (€61) | €185 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,559 (€299) | €895 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,794 (€178) | €729 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,914 (€55) | €124 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨679 (€8) | €26 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,132 (€305) | €317 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,529 (€130) | €160 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨431 (€4.85) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨373 (€4.20) | €17 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in India is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,496 (€28) | €96 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,662 (€30) | €47 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,043 (€45) | €104 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,874 (€32) | €117 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in India is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,969,750 (€22,165) | €27,824 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (€1.16) | €1.82 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,226 (€14) | €69 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (€1.15) | €3.03 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨266 (€3.00) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,120 (€13) | €27 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (€4.09) | €5.51 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨236 (€2.66) | €4.25 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (€3.12) | €4.29 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨183 (€2.06) | €2.66 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨85 (€0.96) | €2.82 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨307 (€3.46) | €24 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| India | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,593 (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨681 (€8) | €24 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,699 (€19) | €104 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,238 (€25) | €75 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨633 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨206 (€2.32) | €4.59 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨197 (€2.22) | €7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,790 (€527) | €657 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨16 (€0.18) | €0.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,625 (€18) | €31 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨297 (€3.34) | €12 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in France
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