Cost of Living in India
Summary of cost of living in India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,168.0$ (100,203.4₹), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 341.2$ (29,269.9₹), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in India is, on average, 70.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in India is, on average, 88.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 220.00 ₹ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ₹ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 170.00 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.00 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 159.30 ₹ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 36.11 ₹ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 14.72 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 227.96 ₹ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.06 ₹ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.52 ₹ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 82.63 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 205.81 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 121.94 ₹ | |
| Buffalo Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 225.00 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 83.51 ₹ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 28.34 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 41.57 ₹ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.51 ₹ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 16.12 ₹ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.37 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.87 ₹ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.02 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 159.98 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 255.42 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 850.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 390.36 ₹ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,941,910.29 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,470.73 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 328.64 ₹ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 680.27 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,389.85 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 657.50 ₹ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,940.96 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 156,138.88 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,182.25 ₹ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,293.39 ₹ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,917.54 ₹ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,852.46 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 15,062.33 ₹ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,655.78 ₹ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 34,862.96 ₹ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 22,290.25 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,804.93 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,828.00 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 46,169.10 ₹ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.03 |
Prices in India
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Last update: 8 June 2025
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Last update: 8 June 2025
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