Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨408 (3,015 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨315 (2,326 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (1,187 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (442 Franc) | 1,228 Franc | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨89 (656 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (311 Franc) | 873 Franc | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨175 (1,295 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨146 (1,081 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (191 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (937 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨835 (6,171 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (680 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (281 Franc) | 282 Franc | - 1% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,274 (371,481 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨25,946 (191,718 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,540 (48,328 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,981 (162,421 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,449 (84,599 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,977 (36,774 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨648 (4,791 Franc) | 22,389 Franc | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨34,347 (253,792 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,111 (89,487 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨393 (2,904 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 (3,937 Franc) | 8,170 Franc | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 46% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,062 (22,624 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,549 (18,838 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,497 (33,232 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,322 (24,543 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 53% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,041,260 (7,693,946 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (766 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨895 (6,610 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨202 (1,494 Franc) | 5,471 Franc | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (689 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨290 (2,140 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨835 (6,170 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨418 (3,089 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (1,370 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨245 (1,812 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨166 (1,227 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (506 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨271 (2,004 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Delhi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,547 (11,429 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨742 (5,480 Franc) | 9,129 Franc | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,756 (12,974 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,657 (12,242 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨702 (5,185 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 (1,177 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨166 (1,229 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,443 (350,562 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.26 (9 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,111 (15,595 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (2,067 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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