Cost of living in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Delhi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨452 (13,000 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨323 (9,292 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (4,701 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (1,747 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨88 (2,528 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (1,114 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨178 (5,120 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (3,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (761 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (3,609 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨748 (21,532 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (2,549 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (977 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 9% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Delhi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,881 (1,492,690 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨25,057 (720,929 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,900 (198,529 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,411 (673,574 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,210 (351,303 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,298 (152,419 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨627 (18,042 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,214 (926,830 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,705 (365,531 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨473 (13,613 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨586 (16,864 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Delhi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,921 (84,055 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,735 (78,676 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,503 (129,563 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,362 (96,738 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Delhi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,058,640 (30,458,463 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (3,013 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,018 (29,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨206 (5,914 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 16% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Delhi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨101 (2,907 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨291 (8,377 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨837 (24,072 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨430 (12,369 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨191 (5,486 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨272 (7,813 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨176 (5,050 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (2,026 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (8,009 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Delhi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,447 (41,639 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨716 (20,602 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,664 (47,866 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,622 (46,662 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨740 (21,286 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (4,922 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 (5,356 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨56,614 (1,628,865 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.37 (39 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,147 (61,778 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨253 (7,286 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 745 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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