Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Delhi (India) is 51% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Delhi | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨432 (£4.26) | £11 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨316 (£3.11) | £5.82 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (£1.55) | £3.35 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (£0.60) | £0.97 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (£0.82) | £2.20 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (£0.40) | £1.68 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨167 (£1.65) | £3.66 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (£1.34) | £1.96 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (£0.26) | £1.10 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (£1.29) | £1.56 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨778 (£8) | £6 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (£0.90) | £2.11 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (£0.35) | £0.78 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 62% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Delhi | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,344 (£496) | £1,242 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨25,385 (£250) | £579 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,063 (£70) | £109 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,165 (£218) | £1,076 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,655 (£115) | £454 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,514 (£54) | £73 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨634 (£6) | £20 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨33,737 (£332) | £264 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,499 (£123) | £73 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨445 (£4.38) | £10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (£5.27) | £10 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 28% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,927 (£29) | £78 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,570 (£25) | £24 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,238 (£42) | £62 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,242 (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 72% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,058,640 (£10,425) | £21,326 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (£1.02) | £1.44 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,017 (£10) | £66 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨202 (£1.99) | £16 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 50% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Delhi | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (£0.87) | £2.82 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨291 (£2.87) | £8 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨837 (£8) | £63 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨430 (£4.23) | £3.02 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (£1.70) | £1.82 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨272 (£2.67) | £4.00 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨176 (£1.73) | £1.55 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (£0.69) | £1.85 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (£2.74) | £11 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 48% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Delhi | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,447 (£14) | £22 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨716 (£7) | £18 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,664 (£16) | £53 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,590 (£16) | £59 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨740 (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (£1.68) | £2.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 (£1.83) | £4.41 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,692 (£509) | £395 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.26 (£0.01) | £0.13 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,147 (£21) | £25 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨274 (£2.70) | £10 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 940 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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