Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Kharagpur, India
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 37% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨488 | ₨255 | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 | ₨212 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 | ₨130 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 | ₨45 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 | ₨60 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 | ₨30 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 | ₨348 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨113 | ₨100 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 | ₨17 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 | ₨77 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,192 | ₨628 | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 | ₨72 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 | ₨50 | - 29% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 | ₨25,413 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 | ₨10,086 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,616 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,183 | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 | ₨1,200 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 | ₨30,000 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 | ₨17,000 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 | ₨780 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 | - | - | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 77% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 | ₨3,000 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 | ₨1,300 | + 142% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 | ₨2,500 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 | ₨1,300 | + 104% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 64% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 | ₨360,000 | + 164% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 | ₨71 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 | ₨720 | + 120% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 32% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 | ₨48 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 | ₨194 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 | ₨1,100 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 | ₨238 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 | ₨20 | + 246% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 35% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 | ₨760 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 | ₨396 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 | ₨1,000 | + 177% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 | ₨500 | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 | ₨100 | + 144% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 | ₨175 | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 | ₨38,790 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 | ₨1.50 | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 | ₨2,500 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 | ₨170 | + 90% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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