Cost of living in Delhi, India vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 58% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨494 (€5.59) | €15 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨279 (€3.15) | €8 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨155 (€1.76) | €4.80 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (€0.62) | €1.04 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨76 (€0.86) | €3.22 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (€0.42) | €2.46 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨254 (€2.88) | €7 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨112 (€1.27) | €2.51 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (€0.30) | €1.88 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (€1.35) | €1.27 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,164 (€13) | €8 | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€0.92) | €2.41 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.39) | €1.65 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 74% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨39,656 (€449) | €1,740 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,584 (€267) | €1,413 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,144 (€47) | €167 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,252 (€274) | €1,102 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,794 (€167) | €770 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,164 (€36) | €96 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨680 (€8) | €30 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨26,006 (€294) | €545 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,901 (€101) | €153 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨339 (€3.84) | €10 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨191 (€2.16) | €14 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 54% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,452 (€28) | €95 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,829 (€32) | €46 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (€38) | €125 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,533 (€29) | €164 | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 71% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨940,312 (€10,640) | €26,204 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (€0.90) | €1.64 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,672 (€19) | €89 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨213 (€2.41) | €22 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 59% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (€1.08) | €5.90 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (€2.03) | €12 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨543 (€6) | €36 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (€3.33) | €4.09 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (€2.02) | €3.21 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨308 (€3.48) | €3.69 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨106 (€1.20) | €1.66 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (€0.78) | €2.38 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨236 (€2.67) | €23 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 54% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,012 (€11) | €45 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 (€7) | €24 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,529 (€29) | €94 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,445 (€28) | €73 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨720 (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨268 (€3.03) | €2.98 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨269 (€3.04) | €4.40 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,604 (€392) | €499 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (€0.04) | €0.19 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,404 (€27) | €44 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨322 (€3.65) | €7 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,936 (₨171,112) in Delhi.
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