Cost of Living Comparison Between India and United States

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Cost of Living in United States is 240.3% higher than in India (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 327.3% higher than in India
Rent Prices in United States are 786.5% higher than in India
Restaurant Prices in United States are 332.6% higher than in India
Groceries Prices in United States are 226.2% higher than in India
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 89.7% higher than in India

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Restaurants	India Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	225.00 ₹ (2.61 $)	1,723.76 ₹ (20.00 $)	+666.1 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	1,200.00 ₹ (13.92 $)	6,464.08 ₹ (75.00 $)	+438.7 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	350.00 ₹ (4.06 $)	990.73 ₹ (11.50 $)	+183.1 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	170.00 ₹ (1.97 $)	517.13 ₹ (6.00 $)	+204.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	300.00 ₹ (3.48 $)	603.31 ₹ (7.00 $)	+101.1 %
Cappuccino (regular)	159.57 ₹ (1.85 $)	451.98 ₹ (5.24 $)	+183.2 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	36.11 ₹ (0.42 $)	221.04 ₹ (2.56 $)	+512.1 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	14.72 ₹ (0.17 $)	179.95 ₹ (2.09 $)	+1,122.9 %
Markets	India Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	228.07 ₹ (2.65 $)	345.69 ₹ (4.01 $)	+51.6 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	39.06 ₹ (0.45 $)	284.47 ₹ (3.30 $)	+628.2 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	27.47 ₹ (0.32 $)	180.45 ₹ (2.09 $)	+557.0 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	82.63 ₹ (0.96 $)	371.88 ₹ (4.31 $)	+350.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	206.41 ₹ (2.39 $)	504.74 ₹ (5.86 $)	+144.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	121.98 ₹ (1.42 $)	477.51 ₹ (5.54 $)	+291.5 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	224.84 ₹ (2.61 $)	638.33 ₹ (7.41 $)	+183.9 %
Apples (1 lb)	83.72 ₹ (0.97 $)	206.44 ₹ (2.40 $)	+146.6 %
Banana (1 lb)	28.45 ₹ (0.33 $)	65.67 ₹ (0.76 $)	+130.8 %
Oranges (1 lb)	41.68 ₹ (0.48 $)	175.77 ₹ (2.04 $)	+321.7 %
Tomato (1 lb)	21.45 ₹ (0.25 $)	192.18 ₹ (2.23 $)	+796.0 %
Potato (1 lb)	16.09 ₹ (0.19 $)	114.88 ₹ (1.33 $)	+613.8 %
Onion (1 lb)	18.32 ₹ (0.21 $)	120.19 ₹ (1.39 $)	+555.9 %
Lettuce (1 head)	45.81 ₹ (0.53 $)	189.91 ₹ (2.20 $)	+314.5 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	29.01 ₹ (0.34 $)	192.49 ₹ (2.23 $)	+563.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	700.00 ₹ (8.12 $)	1,292.82 ₹ (15.00 $)	+84.7 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	160.05 ₹ (1.86 $)	168.99 ₹ (1.96 $)	+5.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	255.78 ₹ (2.97 $)	310.39 ₹ (3.60 $)	+21.4 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	350.00 ₹ (4.06 $)	861.88 ₹ (10.00 $)	+146.3 %
Transportation	India Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	30.00 ₹ (0.35 $)	215.47 ₹ (2.50 $)	+618.2 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	854.87 ₹ (9.92 $)	5,602.20 ₹ (65.00 $)	+555.3 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	80.00 ₹ (0.93 $)	323.20 ₹ (3.75 $)	+304.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	40.23 ₹ (0.47 $)	241.33 ₹ (2.80 $)	+499.8 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	150.00 ₹ (1.74 $)	2,585.63 ₹ (30.00 $)	+1,623.8 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	390.36 ₹ (4.53 $)	300.60 ₹ (3.49 $)	-23.0 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,200,000.00 ₹ (13,923.09 $)	2,585,632.74 ₹ (30,000.00 $)	+115.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	1,944,573.67 ₹ (22,562.06 $)	2,239,574.46 ₹ (25,984.83 $)	+15.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)	India Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	3,465.84 ₹ (40.21 $)	17,956.36 ₹ (208.34 $)	+418.1 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	328.62 ₹ (3.81 $)	4,947.70 ₹ (57.41 $)	+1,405.6 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	680.60 ₹ (7.90 $)	6,189.82 ₹ (71.82 $)	+809.5 %
Sports And Leisure	India Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	1,395.19 ₹ (16.19 $)	3,950.52 ₹ (45.84 $)	+183.2 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	660.89 ₹ (7.67 $)	1,883.69 ₹ (21.86 $)	+185.0 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	300.00 ₹ (3.48 $)	1,206.63 ₹ (14.00 $)	+302.2 %
Childcare	India Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	5,974.71 ₹ (69.32 $)	118,351.50 ₹ (1,373.18 $)	+1,880.9 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	156,686.97 ₹ (1,817.97 $)	1,946,604.41 ₹ (22,585.63 $)	+1,142.4 %
Clothing And Shoes	India Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	2,183.58 ₹ (25.34 $)	4,507.26 ₹ (52.30 $)	+106.4 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	2,292.42 ₹ (26.60 $)	3,671.24 ₹ (42.60 $)	+60.1 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	3,923.40 ₹ (45.52 $)	7,756.21 ₹ (89.99 $)	+97.7 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	2,853.87 ₹ (33.11 $)	9,793.82 ₹ (113.63 $)	+243.2 %
Rent Per Month	India Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	15,109.84 ₹ (175.31 $)	149,430.40 ₹ (1,733.78 $)	+889.0 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	9,667.85 ₹ (112.17 $)	123,696.23 ₹ (1,435.19 $)	+1,179.5 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	34,970.87 ₹ (405.75 $)	247,903.59 ₹ (2,876.32 $)	+608.9 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	22,283.47 ₹ (258.55 $)	206,200.89 ₹ (2,392.46 $)	+825.4 %
Buy Apartment Price	India Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	12,748.11 ₹ (147.91 $)	25,861.16 ₹ (300.06 $)	+102.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	6,813.91 ₹ (79.06 $)	21,749.78 ₹ (252.35 $)	+219.2 %
Salaries And Financing	India Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	45,979.31 ₹ (533.48 $)	372,666.67 ₹ (4,323.89 $)	+710.5 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	9.02	6.51	-27.9 %
Last update:	13 June 2025	13 June 2025
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