Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Delhi (India) is 51% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨488 (£4.76) | £10 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (£2.83) | £6 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (£1.59) | £3.36 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (£0.54) | £1.01 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (£0.73) | £2.86 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (£0.37) | £1.28 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (£2.55) | £5.47 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨113 (£1.10) | £1.94 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (£0.26) | £0.85 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (£1.20) | £1.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,192 (£12) | £8 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (£0.79) | £1.78 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (£0.35) | £0.90 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 74% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (£395) | £1,801 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (£229) | £1,197 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,616 (£45) | £138 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (£249) | £981 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (£150) | £609 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,183 (£31) | £131 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (£6) | £17 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (£288) | £331 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (£86) | £66 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (£3.36) | £5.73 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (£1.78) | £11 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 33% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (£24) | £81 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (£31) | £29 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (£35) | £67 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (£26) | £63 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (£9,267) | £17,216 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (£0.76) | £1.21 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (£15) | £52 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (£2.12) | £13 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 62% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (£0.95) | £3.90 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (£1.76) | £7 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (£5.13) | £80 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (£2.87) | £3.07 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (£1.37) | £1.41 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (£3.16) | £3.30 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (£0.98) | £1.51 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (£0.67) | £1.20 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (£2.53) | £12 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (£11) | £32 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (£8) | £23 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (£32) | £89 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (£27) | £51 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (£7) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (£2.38) | £3.62 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (£2.64) | £4.40 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (£345) | £401 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (£24) | £27 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (£3.16) | £9 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,537 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,323 (₨238,262) in Delhi.
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