Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 78% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Delhi (India) is 72% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | San Francisco, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨414 ($5.11) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨309 ($3.82) | $12 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨159 ($1.96) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 ($0.73) | $1.30 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨94 ($1.16) | $5.08 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 ($0.55) | $6 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 ($2.19) | $9 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨148 ($1.82) | $5.01 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 ($0.33) | $2.13 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨129 ($1.60) | $3.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨813 ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 ($1.12) | $2.26 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 ($0.47) | $2.19 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 87% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | San Francisco, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,461 ($623) | $5,130 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,056 ($322) | $3,352 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,260 ($77) | $158 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,012 ($272) | $3,392 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,959 ($135) | $2,392 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,626 ($57) | $103 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨664 ($8) | $52 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨37,029 ($457) | $353 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,572 ($155) | $192 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨496 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨509 ($6) | $45 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 43% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,051 ($38) | $64 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,523 ($31) | $40 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,321 ($53) | $113 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,211 ($40) | $187 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 74% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,009,970 ($12,473) | $27,925 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 ($1.26) | $1.51 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨849 ($10) | $84 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨204 ($2.52) | $20 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 73% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 ($1.16) | $9 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨314 ($3.87) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨810 ($10) | $132 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨430 ($5.31) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨201 ($2.48) | $4.28 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 ($3.09) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 ($2.11) | $5.24 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 ($0.86) | $2.67 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨271 ($3.34) | $39 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 67% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
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| Delhi | San Francisco, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,819 ($22) | $55 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨772 ($10) | $32 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,870 ($23) | $247 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,662 ($21) | $124 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨160 ($1.97) | $5.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 ($2.02) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨49,803 ($615) | $379 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.10 ($0.01) | $0.27 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,189 ($27) | $117 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 ($3.53) | $13 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 78% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 941 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2022.
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