Cost of Living & Prices:
India vs. United States
Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.
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New York, NYTable of contents
Grocery
India vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.88 times less for grocery shopping in India than in the United States.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 7.51 PLN (2.08 USD) in India and 26.7 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in India.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.97 PLN (0.82 USD) in India and 9.08 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in India.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 37.79 PLN (10.49 USD) in India and 64.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in India.
Buffalo Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.2 PLN (3.66 USD) in India and 57.94 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in India.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.7 PLN (4.08 USD) in India and 68.46 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in India.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.63 PLN (1.84 USD) in India and 12.03 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in India.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 4.21 PLN (1.17 USD) for 12 eggs in India and 25.91 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in India.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.05 PLN (2.79 USD) in India and 13.73 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in India.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 122.86 PLN (34.1 USD) in India and 90.04 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 2.08 PLN (0.58 USD) in India and 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in India.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.1 PLN (0.58 USD) in India and 18.05 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in India.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.44 PLN (4.84 USD) in India and 61.83 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in India.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 2.75 PLN (0.76 USD) in India and 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in India.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 1.9 PLN (0.53 USD) in India and 14.45 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in India.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in India and 20.61 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in India.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.45 PLN (0.4 USD) in India and 13.48 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in India.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 3.25 PLN (0.9 USD) in India and 29.8 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in India.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 64.39 PLN (17.87 USD) in India and 32.36 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.24 PLN (0.62 USD) in India and 22.95 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in India.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.24 PLN (0.34 USD) in India and 8.97 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in India.
Restaurant
India vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.64 times less for meals in restaurants in India than in the United States.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 7.45 PLN (2.07 USD) in India and 21.11 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in India.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.8 PLN (0.5 USD) in India and 11.89 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in India.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.56 PLN (2.1 USD) in India and 28.82 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in India.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.6 PLN (3.5 USD) in India and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in India.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12.6 PLN (3.5 USD) in India and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in India.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 74.54 PLN (20.69 USD) in India and 504.43 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in India.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.8 PLN (4.66 USD) in India and 93.68 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in India.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 PLN (0.16 USD) in India and 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in India.
Fuel
India vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.17 times more for fuel in India than in the United States.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 3.81 PLN (1.06 USD) in India and 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 4.26 PLN (1.18 USD) in India and 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the United States.
LPG 1L
Transportation
India vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.92 times less for transportation in India than in the United States.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 41.99 PLN (11.65 USD) in India and 475.6 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in India.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.68 PLN (0.47 USD) in India and 10.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in India.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.62 PLN (1.28 USD) in India and 151.33 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in India.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.94 PLN (0.26 USD) in India and 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in India.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.1 PLN (0.58 USD) in India and 17.98 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in India.
Sports & entertainment
India vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.8 PLN (4.66 USD) in India and 72.06 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in India.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.25 PLN (21.16 USD) in India and 568.45 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in India.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.09 PLN (9.74 USD) in India and 234.2 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in India.
Flats for rent
India vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 15.8 times less for renting an apartment in India than in the United States.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 836.7 PLN (232.22 USD) in India and 14620 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in India.
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 482.92 PLN (134.03 USD) in India and 9163 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in India.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2090 PLN (579.96 USD) in India and 29622 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in India.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1163 PLN (322.84 USD) in India and 18832 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in India.
Flats for sale
India vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.77 times less for buying an apartment in India than in the United States.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7855 PLN (2180.24 USD) in India and 62532 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in India.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 4280 PLN (1187.91 USD) in India and 43871 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in India.
Salary
India vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in India is 8.09 times lower than in the United States.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 2292 PLN (636.14 USD) in India and 18539 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 87.6% lower in India.
Hotels
India vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • India: 20 cities, 2405 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels