Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Delhi (India) is 43% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Delhi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨652 (4,897 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨344 (2,587 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨158 (1,184 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 (440 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 (682 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (333 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨172 (1,288 Franc) | 4,680 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (1,042 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (211 Franc) | 757 Franc | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨150 (1,124 Franc) | 627 Franc | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,213 (9,113 Franc) | 6,151 Franc | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (676 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (185 Franc) | 294 Franc | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 71% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Delhi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨38,000 (285,394 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,009 (172,804 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,660 (42,509 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,952 (172,375 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,255 (107,057 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,325 (32,486 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨612 (4,597 Franc) | 29,262 Franc | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,836 (216,569 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,541 (64,149 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨349 (2,621 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨229 (1,724 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 43% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Delhi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,087 (23,187 Franc) | 34,209 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,797 (21,003 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,953 (37,198 Franc) | 41,038 Franc | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,769 (28,308 Franc) | 50,006 Franc | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 36% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Delhi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,112,620 (8,356,247 Franc) | 10,449,300 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨94 (707 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,698 (12,752 Franc) | 27,308 Franc | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨237 (1,783 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 46% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Delhi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (768 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨214 (1,606 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨629 (4,726 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨329 (2,472 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨171 (1,281 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨332 (2,494 Franc) | 2,058 Franc | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (1,057 Franc) | 890 Franc | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (570 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨228 (1,714 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Delhi | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,155 (8,673 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨532 (3,996 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,224 (16,705 Franc) | 17,457 Franc | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,912 (21,872 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨735 (5,520 Franc) | 5,557 Franc | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨236 (1,773 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨291 (2,185 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,287 (317,596 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.31 (10 Franc) | 95 Franc | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,267 (17,030 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨322 (2,418 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 187% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 765 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2021.
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