Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 35% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon)
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 24% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Delhi | Douala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨365 (2,650 Franc) | 4,439 Franc | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨344 (2,502 Franc) | 2,221 Franc | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨173 (1,260 Franc) | 1,650 Franc | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨63 (456 Franc) | 1,178 Franc | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨86 (624 Franc) | 960 Franc | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (353 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨191 (1,387 Franc) | 2,080 Franc | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 (1,185 Franc) | 1,853 Franc | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (201 Franc) | 976 Franc | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (1,045 Franc) | 626 Franc | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨840 (6,103 Franc) | 3,776 Franc | + 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨135 (981 Franc) | 1,572 Franc | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (301 Franc) | 344 Franc | - 13% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨56,875 (413,146 Franc) | 548,522 Franc | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,810 (202,017 Franc) | 249,052 Franc | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,706 (26,919 Franc) | 94,966 Franc | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,203 (161,286 Franc) | 340,176 Franc | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,671 (92,046 Franc) | 182,108 Franc | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,617 (26,277 Franc) | 60,409 Franc | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨618 (4,491 Franc) | 39,511 Franc | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,603 (200,510 Franc) | 289,847 Franc | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,012 (94,520 Franc) | 70,382 Franc | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨483 (3,511 Franc) | 2,949 Franc | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨413 (3,002 Franc) | 18,750 Franc | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 15% more expensive than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,415 (17,545 Franc) | 10,436 Franc | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,065 (22,265 Franc) | 18,573 Franc | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,046 (29,392 Franc) | 35,526 Franc | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,049 (22,150 Franc) | 32,348 Franc | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 5% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,212,030 (16,068,567 Franc) | 4,333,330 Franc | + 271% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨100 (724 Franc) | 586 Franc | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,013 (7,356 Franc) | 17,020 Franc | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨283 (2,058 Franc) | 4,158 Franc | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 48% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (943 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (1,983 Franc) | 6,833 Franc | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨935 (6,791 Franc) | 12,832 Franc | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨434 (3,155 Franc) | 3,833 Franc | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨212 (1,544 Franc) | 3,086 Franc | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨271 (1,965 Franc) | 2,032 Franc | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨144 (1,046 Franc) | 1,057 Franc | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨99 (720 Franc) | 1,010 Franc | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨307 (2,227 Franc) | 6,885 Franc | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 38% cheaper than in Douala (Cameroon) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,246 (9,051 Franc) | 13,450 Franc | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨780 (5,666 Franc) | 13,790 Franc | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,111 (15,331 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,045 (14,858 Franc) | 41,512 Franc | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨812 (5,898 Franc) | 4,699 Franc | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (1,382 Franc) | 1,109 Franc | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (1,175 Franc) | 1,120 Franc | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,829 (441,869 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.40 (10 Franc) | 81 Franc | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,807 (13,127 Franc) | 21,925 Franc | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨325 (2,361 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | + 129% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 756 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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