- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Delhi
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Delhi, India compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Delhi (India) is 64% 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) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨145 ($2.26) | $4.77 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨22 ($0.34) | $0.76 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 ($1.17) | $2.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 ($0.51) | $3.35 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨79 ($1.24) | $5.58 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 ($2.12) | $2.99 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 ($0.37) | $1.37 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨47 ($0.73) | $2.47 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨940 ($15) | $14 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 ($1.23) | $1.94 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 ($0.24) | $1.74 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,603 ($212) | $1,352 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,088 ($328) | $811 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,163 ($127) | $155 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,497 ($428) | $857 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨16,094 ($250) | $553 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,068 ($79) | $99 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,009 ($16) | $35 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,321 ($519) | $360 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,097 ($157) | $88 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨374 ($5.83) | $9 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨170 ($2.65) | $13 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 6% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,492 ($39) | $41 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,594 ($40) | $32 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,988 ($62) | $69 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,325 ($52) | $89 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨796,742 ($12,401) | $23,333 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 ($0.79) | $0.56 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨531 ($8) | $43 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨146 ($2.27) | $14 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨91 ($1.42) | $6 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨204 ($3.18) | $11 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨547 ($9) | $72 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨201 ($3.13) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 ($3.12) | $2.96 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨233 ($3.63) | $4.51 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 ($1.46) | $3.04 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 ($1.20) | $1.90 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨176 ($2.74) | $15 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 68% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,203 ($19) | $29 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨604 ($9) | $21 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,246 ($19) | $143 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨638 ($10) | $61 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨851 ($13) | $8 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 ($3.18) | $4.10 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨68 ($1.05) | $4.92 | - 79% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨11,544 ($180) | $146 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.08 ($0.05) | $0.88 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,338 ($36) | $44 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨87 ($1.35) | $6 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,500
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,772
(₨113,851)
in Delhi.
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