Cost of living comparison between Hyderabad (Pakistan) and Delhi (India)
| Food | 19% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hyderabad (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨176 (₨105) | ₨314 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨294 (₨176) | ₨150 | 18% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨150 (₨90) | ₨102 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (₨23) | ₨38 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨46 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨25 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨376 (₨225) | ₨101 | 122% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (₨48) | ₨100 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (₨13.44) | ₨28 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨160 (₨96) | ₨68 | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨747 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (₨36) | ₨57 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (₨16.13) | ₨20 | 20% |
| Housing | 40% | ||
| Housing in Hyderabad (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨22,187 (₨13,257) | ₨27,950 | 53% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (₨1,195) | ₨3,403 | 65% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,813 (₨1,083) | ₨1,247 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 (₨26,888) | ₨41,578 | 35% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | ₨8,368 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨254 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨506 | - |
| Clothes | |||
| Clothes in Hyderabad (Pakistan) is in Delhi (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | ₨2,133 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | ₨2,232 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | ₨2,803 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | ₨2,325 | - |
| Transportation | 49% | ||
| Transportation in Hyderabad (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨600,000 (₨358,508) | ₨778,571 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (₨39) | ₨66 | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨710 (₨424) | ₨829 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ₨168 | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Hyderabad (Pakistan) is in Delhi (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | ₨120 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨177 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨142 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨168 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨112 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨51 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨201 | - |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Hyderabad (Pakistan) is 29% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,007 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (₨179) | ₨431 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨711 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | ₨2,364 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨150 (₨90) | ₨358 | 75% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨100 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨131 (₨78) | ₨163 | 52% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | ₨2,500 (₨1,494) | ₨9,143 | 84% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.71 (₨3.41) | ₨5.87 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | ₨2,011 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨139 (₨83) | ₨107 | 23% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,286 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨30,000
in Delhi
you would need to make just about ₨19,673
(₨32,925)
in Hyderabad.