Cost of Living in India
Summary of cost of living in India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,178.3$ (100,566.0₹), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 343.8$ (29,339.8₹), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in India is, on average, 70.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in India is, on average, 88.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₹ | |
| 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) | 175.00 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.00 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 161.25 ₹ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 36.63 ₹ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 14.69 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 227.83 ₹ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.15 ₹ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.63 ₹ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 83.08 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 207.77 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 122.28 ₹ | |
| Buffalo Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 223.88 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 83.73 ₹ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 28.47 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 41.97 ₹ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.53 ₹ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 16.35 ₹ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.70 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.73 ₹ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 28.98 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 159.10 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 255.78 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 854.87 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 390.35 ₹ | |
| 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) | 1,946,240.58 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,504.06 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 329.85 ₹ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 689.30 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,396.24 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 649.49 ₹ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,984.07 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 156,858.25 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,213.68 ₹ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,297.41 ₹ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,947.21 ₹ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,876.50 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 15,886.85 ₹ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,996.41 ₹ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 36,888.92 ₹ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 22,841.81 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,869.61 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,947.21 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 47,014.55 ₹ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.01 |
Prices in India
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Last update: 29 May 2025
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Last update: 29 May 2025
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