- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Delhi
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Delhi, India compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Delhi (India) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨561 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨293 ($4.08) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 ($2.36) | $4.18 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 ($0.75) | $0.81 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨77 ($1.07) | $2.36 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 ($0.63) | $3.62 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨175 ($2.43) | $5.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 ($1.86) | $3.35 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 ($0.32) | $1.57 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨114 ($1.58) | $2.75 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,003 ($14) | $13 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 ($1.14) | $1.86 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 ($0.43) | $1.45 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨35,429 ($493) | $1,046 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨25,137 ($350) | $769 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,032 ($84) | $158 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨28,858 ($402) | $885 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨16,206 ($226) | $563 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,699 ($65) | $99 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨787 ($11) | $32 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨32,490 ($452) | $356 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,695 ($135) | $85 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨351 ($4.88) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨273 ($3.80) | $15 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 3% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,599 ($36) | $38 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,136 ($44) | $36 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,922 ($55) | $70 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,138 ($44) | $95 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨880,628 ($12,259) | $22,205 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 ($1.04) | $0.61 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,493 ($21) | $43 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨223 ($3.10) | $14 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 47% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨138 ($1.92) | $6 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨305 ($4.24) | $11 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,243 ($17) | $61 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨307 ($4.27) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨237 ($3.29) | $3.06 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨262 ($3.65) | $4.18 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨143 ($1.99) | $3.23 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 ($1.07) | $1.43 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨415 ($5.78) | $16 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 24% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,565 ($22) | $32 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨667 ($9) | $19 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,339 ($33) | $139 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,751 ($38) | $66 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,113 ($15) | $7 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨256 ($3.56) | $4.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨253 ($3.52) | $5.01 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨42,048 ($585) | $433 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨33 ($0.45) | $0.56 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,344 ($33) | $46 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨268 ($3.74) | $6 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,433 prices entered by 629 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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$3,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,838
(₨132,003)
in Delhi.
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