- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Delhi
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Delhi, India compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Delhi (India) is 65% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨164 ($2.56) | $12 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨140 ($2.17) | $6 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 ($2.21) | $4.43 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨22 ($0.34) | $0.81 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 ($1.17) | $2.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 ($0.54) | $3.41 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨79 ($1.23) | $5.82 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 ($2.09) | $2.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 ($0.36) | $1.37 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨47 ($0.73) | $2.58 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨878 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨78 ($1.21) | $1.83 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 ($0.24) | $1.76 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 58% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,603 ($212) | $1,248 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨19,944 ($310) | $819 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,712 ($120) | $157 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨28,837 ($449) | $885 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨17,019 ($265) | $563 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,634 ($88) | $99 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,009 ($16) | $33 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨32,619 ($508) | $347 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,705 ($167) | $83 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨409 ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨162 ($2.53) | $15 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 4% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,445 ($38) | $38 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,497 ($39) | $36 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,958 ($62) | $68 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,192 ($50) | $94 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 58% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨799,940 ($12,448) | $22,686 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 ($0.78) | $0.56 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨531 ($8) | $42 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨138 ($2.14) | $12 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 ($1.38) | $6 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨201 ($3.13) | $11 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨555 ($9) | $65 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨201 ($3.13) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨184 ($2.87) | $3.01 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 ($3.47) | $4.51 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨99 ($1.54) | $3.23 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 ($1.12) | $1.74 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨185 ($2.88) | $15 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,112 ($17) | $30 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨589 ($9) | $20 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,192 ($19) | $138 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨638 ($10) | $64 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨823 ($13) | $7 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨192 ($2.98) | $4.10 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨68 ($1.05) | $4.89 | - 78% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨35,692 ($555) | $482 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.08 ($0.05) | $0.56 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,275 ($35) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨87 ($1.35) | $5.92 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,658
(₨106,554)
in Delhi.
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