- Cost of Living
- India
- India
- Delhi
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Delhi (India) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 13% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Delhi (India) is 13% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨260 | ₨314 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨176 | ₨236 | 25% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨109 | ₨104 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 | ₨43 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 | ₨55 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 | ₨21 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨122 | ₨170 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨107 | ₨114 | 6% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 | ₨32 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨81 | ₨119 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨649 | ₨729 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨63 | ₨61 | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 | ₨23 | 2% |
| Housing | 46% | ||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 46% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨26,974 | ₨13,857 | 95% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,273 | ₨2,214 | 48% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,381 | ₨707 | 95% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,865 | ₨42,143 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨6,661 | ₨13,750 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨209 | ₨412 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨91 | ₨319 | 72% |
| Clothes | 53% | ||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 53% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,247 | ₨1,600 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,291 | ₨1,317 | 74% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,900 | ₨2,386 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,221 | ₨2,071 | 7% |
| Transportation | 26% | ||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 26% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨873,810 | ₨1,337,500 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 | ₨71 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨882 | ₨1,214 | 27% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨170 | ₨177 | 4% |
| Personal Care | 43% | ||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 43% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨151 | ₨202 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨170 | ₨209 | 19% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨130 | ₨255 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨186 | ₨236 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨115 | ₨274 | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 | ₨78 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨223 | ₨325 | 31% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 17% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,248 | ₨470 | 165% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨430 | ₨331 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨805 | ₨617 | 30% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,748 | ₨1,579 | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨427 | ₨197 | 117% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨109 | ₨187 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨198 | ₨153 | 30% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,327 | ₨10,359 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 | ₨1.17 | 14% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,817 | ₨2,814 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨109 | ₨118 | 8% |
| TOTAL | 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,469 prices entered by 500 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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